2 Samuel 23:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He was renowned among the Thirty, but he did not attain to the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 27:6

This is the Benaiah who was a mighty man of the Thirty and in command of the Thirty; his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

2 Samuel 20:23

Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;

2 Samuel 8:8

From Betah and from Berothai, towns of Hadadezer, King David took a great amount of bronze.

1 Samuel 22:14

Then Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is so faithful as David? He is the king’s son-in-law and is quick to do your bidding and is honored in your house.

2 Samuel 23:22

Such were the things Benaiah son of Jehoiada did and won a name beside the three warriors.

2 Samuel 23:24

Among the Thirty were Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem;

Ecclesiastes 4:12

And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.