2 Samuel 23:22

New English Translation

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoida, who gained fame among the three elite warriors.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:7

So Joab’s men, accompanied by the Kerethites, the Pelethites, and all the warriors, left Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bicri.

2 Samuel 23:20

Benaiah son of Jehoida was a brave warrior from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. He struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in a cistern on a snowy day.

2 Samuel 23:21

He also killed an impressive-looking Egyptian. The Egyptian wielded a spear, while Benaiah attacked him with a club. He grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear.

2 Samuel 23:23

He received honor from the thirty warriors, though he was not one of the three elite warriors. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.