1 Chronicles 11:24

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

Modern

These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men.

Traditional

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.

Literal

These things Benaiah son of Jehoiada did, and to him was a name among the three mighty men.

Latin

Hæc fecit Banaias filius Jojadæ, qui erat inter tres robustos nominatissimus,

Hebrew

English

These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men.

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

Benaiah: Son of Jehoiada, a mighty warrior and loyal supporter of David and Solomon Jehoiada: Father of one of David's warriors, Benaiah