2 Samuel 23:22

Good News Translation

Those were the brave deeds of Benaiah, who was one of “The Thirty.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:7

So Joab's men, the royal bodyguards, and all the other soldiers left Jerusalem with Abishai to go after Sheba.

2 Samuel 23:20

Benaiah son of Jehoiada from Kabzeel was another famous soldier; he did many brave deeds, including killing two great Moabite warriors. He once went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

2 Samuel 23:21

He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man who was armed with a spear. Benaiah attacked him with his club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with it.

2 Samuel 23:23

He was outstanding among them, but was not as famous as “The Three.” David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; and David's sons were priests.