2 Samuel 23:23

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was in command of the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards;

2 Samuel 23:22

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

2 Samuel 23:24

Other members of “The Thirty” included: Asahel, Joab's brother Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem Shammah and Elika from Harod Helez from Pelet Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa Abiezer from Anathoth Mebunnai from Hushah Zalmon from Ahoh Maharai from Netophah Heleb son of Baanah from Netophah Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin Benaiah from Pirathon Hiddai from the valleys near Gaash Abialbon from Arabah Azmaveth from Bahurim Eliahba from Shaalbon The sons of Jashen Jonathan Shammah from Harar Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah Eliam son of Ahithophel from Gilo Hezro from Carmel Paarai from Arab Igal son of Nathan from Zobah Bani from Gad Zelek from Ammon Naharai from Beeroth, Joab's armorbearer Ira and Gareb from Jattir Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven famous soldiers in all.

2 Samuel 8:8

He also took a great quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities ruled by Hadadezer.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Two people can resist an attack that would defeat one person alone. A rope made of three cords is hard to break.

1 Samuel 22:14

Ahimelech answered, “David is the most faithful officer you have! He is your own son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court.