1 Chronicles 11:20

David’s Mighty Men · 1 Chronicles 11:10–47
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Translations

Modern
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.
Traditional
And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.
Literal
And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the Three, and He wielded his spear against three hundred, killed them, and won a name among the three.
Latin
Abisai quoque frater Joab ipse erat princeps trium, et ipse levavit hastam suam contra trecentos vulneratos, et ipse erat inter tres nominatissimus,

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.

Notes

This story about David's mighty warriors shows that Israel's best and bravest men supported him, along with all of Israel (compare 2 Samuel 23:8–39).

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai David

Parallels

2 Samuel 23:8–39

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Glossary

Abishai Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

Topics

Abishai: Obtains Water from the Well of Bethlehem for David