1 Chronicles 11:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab's two lion-like warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many deeds; he killed two lion-like men of Moab. Also, he went down and killed a lion in a pit on a snowy day.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two [sons] [of] Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Benaia the sonne of Ioiada the sonne of Ishail of Cabzeel, was a man of greate actes. He smote two lyons of the Moabites. And he wente downe, and smote a lyon in the myddes of a well in the tyme of snowe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada (the sonne of a valiant man) which had done many actes, and was of Kabzeel, he slewe two strong men of Moab: he went downe also and slewe a lion in the middes of a pit in time of snowe.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Banaia ye sonne of Iehoiada, the sonne of a very strong man, which had done many actes, of Cabzeel: he slue two strong lions of Moab, & went downe and slue a lion in a pit in time of snowe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two [sons of] Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Benaiah son of Jehoiada, son of a man of valour, of great deeds, from Kabzeel: he hath smitten the two lion-like Moabites, and he hath gone down and smitten the lion in the midst of the pit, in the day of snow.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two `sons of' Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two [sons of] Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, a fighting-man of Kabzeel, had done great acts; he put to death two young lions going into their secret place; and he went down into a hole and put a lion to death in time of snow.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he killed the two [sons of] Ariel of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave warrior from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. He struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab; he also went down and killed a lion inside a cistern on a snowy day.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 8:18 : 18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites, and David's sons were priests.
  • Josh 15:21 : 21 The southernmost cities of the tribe of the descendants of Judah toward the boundary of Edom in the Negev were Kabzeel, Eder, and Jagur.
  • Judg 14:5-6 : 5 Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother. When they came to the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring toward him. 6 The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one might tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.
  • 1 Sam 17:34-36 : 34 David said to Saul, 'Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,' 35 'I went after it, struck it, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its mane, struck it, and killed it.' 36 'Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.'
  • 2 Sam 1:23 : 23 Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely, in life and in death they were not divided. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
  • 2 Sam 20:23 : 23 Joab was in charge of the entire army of Israel, while Benaiah son of Jehoiada commanded the Cherethites and the Pelethites.
  • 2 Sam 23:20-23 : 20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. 21 And he struck down a huge Egyptian, although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand. Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. 22 These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who gained a name among the three mighty warriors. 23 He was more honored than the Thirty, but he did not attain to the rank of the Three. And David put him in charge of his guard.
  • 1 Kgs 1:8 : 8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men did not side with Adonijah.
  • 1 Kgs 1:38 : 38 So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites went down and had Solomon ride on King David's mule, and they escorted him to Gihon.
  • 1 Kgs 2:30 : 30 When Benaiah reached the tent of the LORD, he said to Joab, 'The king says, “Come out.”' But Joab replied, 'No, I will die here.' So Benaiah went back to the king and reported, 'This is how Joab answered me.'
  • 1 Kgs 2:34-35 : 34 So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his house in the wilderness. 35 The king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army in Joab’s place, and Zadok the priest in place of Abiathar.
  • 1 Chr 12:8 : 8 Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
  • 1 Chr 27:5-6 : 5 The commander for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief. In his division were twenty-four thousand. 6 This Benaiah was a mighty warrior among the thirty and was over the thirty. His division was led by his son Ammizabad.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Sam 23:18-23
    6 verses
    96%

    18Abishai, the brother of Joab, son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and he became as famous as the Three.

    19Was he not held in greater honor than the Three? He became their commander, even though he was not included among them.

    20Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

    21And he struck down a huge Egyptian, although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand. Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear.

    22These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who gained a name among the three mighty warriors.

    23He was more honored than the Thirty, but he did not attain to the rank of the Three. And David put him in charge of his guard.

  • 1 Chr 11:23-25
    3 verses
    79%

    23And he struck down an Egyptian who was five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver's rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear.

    24Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors.

    25He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

  • 1 Kgs 2:34
    72%

    34So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his house in the wilderness.

  • 1 Chr 11:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the three. He raised his spear against three hundred men and killed them, and so he became as famous as the three.

    21He was doubly honored above the three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them.

  • 1 Kgs 2:25
    69%

    25Then King Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who struck down Adonijah, and he died.

  • Ezra 10:35
    69%

    35Benaiah, Bedeiah, Keluhi.

  • 2 Sam 17:10
    68%

    10'Then even the bravest, whose courage is like that of a lion, will utterly melt away. For all Israel knows that your father is a warrior and that those with him are valiant men.'

  • Ezek 19:6
    68%

    6He prowled among the lions; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey and devoured people.

  • 1 Kgs 2:29-31
    3 verses
    68%

    29It was reported to King Solomon that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD and was by the altar. So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, 'Go, strike him down!'

    30When Benaiah reached the tent of the LORD, he said to Joab, 'The king says, “Come out.”' But Joab replied, 'No, I will die here.' So Benaiah went back to the king and reported, 'This is how Joab answered me.'

    31The king said to him, 'Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and my father's house the guilt of the blood that Joab shed without cause.

  • 1 Sam 17:34-36
    3 verses
    67%

    34David said to Saul, 'Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep. Whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,'

    35'I went after it, struck it, and rescued the lamb from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its mane, struck it, and killed it.'

    36'Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God.'

  • 1 Chr 27:5-6
    2 verses
    67%

    5The commander for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest, who was chief. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

    6This Benaiah was a mighty warrior among the thirty and was over the thirty. His division was led by his son Ammizabad.

  • Nah 2:11-12
    2 verses
    67%

    11Devastation, desolation, and destruction! Hearts melt, knees tremble, loins shake, and all faces turn pale.

    12Where is the lion’s den, the lair of the young lions, where the lion went, the lioness went, and the lion’s cubs, with no one to disturb them?

  • 2 Sam 20:23
    66%

    23Joab was in charge of the entire army of Israel, while Benaiah son of Jehoiada commanded the Cherethites and the Pelethites.

  • 1 Chr 27:14
    65%

    14The eleventh commander for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, from the descendants of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

  • 2 Sam 23:29-30
    2 verses
    65%

    29Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

    30Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the valleys of Gaash,

  • 1 Chr 11:31
    65%

    31Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

  • 1 Chr 18:17
    65%

    17Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David's sons were chief advisors to the king.

  • 1 Kgs 2:46
    65%

    46Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. So the kingdom was firmly established in Solomon’s hands.

  • 1 Chr 12:8
    65%

    8Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham from Gedor.

  • Ezek 19:3
    64%

    3She brought up one of her cubs; he became a young lion. He learned to tear prey and devoured men.

  • 1 Chr 11:11
    64%

    11This is the list of David's mighty warriors: Jashobeam the Hachmonite was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter.

  • 2 Sam 1:15
    64%

    15Then David called one of his young men and said, 'Come here and strike him down.' So he struck him, and he died.

  • 2 Kgs 17:25
    64%

    25When they first lived there, they did not fear the Lord. So the Lord sent lions among them, which killed some of the people.

  • 1 Kgs 13:24-26
    3 verses
    64%

    24As he was traveling, a lion met him on the road and killed him. His body was thrown on the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it.

    25Some people who passed by saw the body lying on the road, with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported it in the city where the old prophet lived.

    26When the prophet who had brought him back from the road heard about it, he said, 'It is the man of God who defied the command of the LORD. Therefore, the LORD has given him over to the lion, which has mauled and killed him, just as the word of the LORD had spoken to him.'

  • Num 23:24
    63%

    24'The people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion. They will not lie down until they devour their prey and drink the blood of the slain.'

  • 2 Sam 21:21
    63%

    21He taunted Israel, but Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, struck him down.

  • 1 Sam 14:13
    63%

    13Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.

  • 1 Kgs 20:36
    63%

    36Then the prophet said to him, 'Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you leave me, a lion will kill you.' And as soon as he left him, a lion found him and killed him.

  • Ps 17:12
    63%

    12They are like a lion eager to tear its prey, like a young lion crouching in hiding.

  • 2 Chr 17:17
    63%

    17From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, with 200,000 men armed with bows and shields.

  • Heb 11:33
    63%

    33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

  • 1 Kgs 2:8
    63%

    8And behold, you have with you Shimei son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, who cursed me bitterly on the day I went to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD that I would not put him to death by the sword.

  • Gen 49:9
    63%

    9'Judah is a lion's cub; from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He stoops down, he crouches like a lion, and like a lioness—who dares to rouse him?