II Samuel 23:37

Misinterpretations often treat this as an exhaustive or standalone list of David's heroes, overlooking its parallel in 1 Chronicles 11 and the selective nature of the accounts; others erroneously use it to promote modern multiculturalism by ignoring the requirement for these foreigners to align with Israel's faith and covenant, or to elevate Joab's status unduly since only his armourbearer is named, missing the focus on the collective valor of the mighty men in upholding David's throne.

This verse lists two of King David's elite warriors among his 'thirty mighty men,' Zelek the Ammonite and Naharai the Beerothite, who served as armourbearer to Joab, David's commander. It underscores the loyalty, diversity, and organizational structure of David's military leadership, highlighting how God raised up faithful servants from unexpected backgrounds, including an Ammonite typically viewed as an enemy, to support David's God-ordained kingship and victories.