Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David’s sons were chief ministers.
1 Chronicles 11:24 - Tree of Life Version These were the exploits of Beniah son of Jehoiada, who gained renown among the three mighty men. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition These things did Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and won a name beside the three mighty men. American Standard Version (1901) These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men. Common English Bible These were the exploits of Benaiah, Jehoiada’s son; he wasn’t considered one of the three warriors. Catholic Public Domain Version These things were done by Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, who was most renowned among the three robust ones, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version These things did Banaias the son of Joiada, who was renowned among the three valiant ones, |
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David’s sons were chief ministers.
He also killed the giant Egyptian man who was five cubits tall. In his hand the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam, yet Beniah attacked him with a club. He snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear.
Behold, he was more honorable than the 30, yet he was not one of the Three. Nevertheless, David set him over his bodyguard.
Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag when he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish. They were among the warriors who assisted him in battle.