2 Samuel 23:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

He was the most honoured of the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 27:6

This Benaiah was a mighty man among the Thirty and over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge  of his division.

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;

2 Samuel 8:8

King David also took huge quantities of bronze from Betah  and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech replied to the king, ‘Who among all your servants is as faithful as David?  He is the king’s son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and honoured in your house.

2 Samuel 23:22

These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who had a reputation among the three warriors.

2 Samuel 23:24

Among the Thirty were Joab’s brother Asahel, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

Ecclesiastes 4:12

And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken.