He received more honor than the Thirty, but he did not become a member of the Three. David made him leader of his bodyguards.
Joab was commander of all the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada led the Kerethites and Pelethites.
These were the things Benaiah son of Jehoiada did. He was as famous as the Three.
These were also mighty warriors: Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;