1 Chronicles 11:26

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

Modern
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Traditional
Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,
Literal
And the mighty men of the armies: Asah-el the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Latin
Porro fortissimi viri in exercitu, Asahel frater Joab, et Elchanan filius patrui ejus de Bethlehem,

Original

Hebrew
English
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,

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

David

Parallels

2 Samuel 23:8–39

People

Asahel: Son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, killed by Abner Dodo: Father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men Elhanan: Son of Dodo, one of David's mighty men Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Places

Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth

Glossary

Asahel Bethlehem Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Dodo Elhanan Genealogy

Topics

Asahel: Nephew of David, and One of his Captains Dodo: A Bethlehemite Elhanan: Son of Dodo, One of David's Heroes