2 Samuel 23:23

God's Word

He was honored more than the thirty, but he was not a member of the three. David put him in charge of his bodyguards.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:23

Now, Joab was put in charge of Israel’s whole army. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in charge of the Cherethites and Pelethites.

2 Samuel 23:22

These are the things that Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, did. He was as famous as the three fighting men.

2 Samuel 23:24

One of the thirty was Joab’s brother Asahel. ⌞The thirty leading men were⌟ Elhanan (son of Dodo) from Bethlehem,

2 Samuel 8:8

King David also took a large quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, Hadadezer’s cities.

1 Chronicles 27:6

This Benaiah was one of the thirty fighting men and commander of the thirty as well as his own unit. His son was Ammizabad.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Though one person may be overpowered by another, two people can resist one opponent. A triple-braided rope is not easily broken.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech asked the king, “But whom among all your officials can you trust like David? Your Majesty, he’s your son-in-law, the commander of your bodyguard. He’s honored in your own household.