2 Samuel 23:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he killed two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and killed a lion in the midst of a pit during the time of snow:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And 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

    And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And Benaia the sonne of Ioiada, the sonne of Ishail (a man of greate actes of Cabzeell) smote two mightie giautes of ye Moabites, & wete downe, & slewe a lyon at a well in the snowe tyme.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Banaiah the sonne of Iehoida the sonne of a mightie man, valiaunt in actes, of Rabzeel, slue two strog men of Moab: He went downe also, and slue a lion in the middest of a pit in time of snowe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:

  • 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)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And 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)

    And 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)

    And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a fighting man of Kabzeel, had done great acts; he put to death the two sons of Ariel of Moab: 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 in a cistern on a snowy day.

Referenced Verses

  • 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.
  • 2 Sam 8:18 : 18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites, and David's sons were priests.
  • 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.
  • 1 Chr 11:22-24 : 22 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. 23 And 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. 24 Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors.
  • Exod 15:15 : 15 The chiefs of Edom are dismayed; the leaders of Moab tremble; the inhabitants of Canaan melt away.
  • 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 1:26 : 26 But me—your servant—and Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomon, he did not invite.
  • 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 2:29-35 : 29 It 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!' 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.' 31 The 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. 32 The LORD will bring back his blood on his own head, because he struck down two men more righteous and better than himself—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel's army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah's army—killing them with the sword without my father David knowing it. 33 Their blood will come back on the head of Joab and his descendants forever, but there will be peace from the LORD forever for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne. 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 Kgs 2:46 : 46 Then 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.
  • 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 17:34-37 : 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.' 37 David added, 'The LORD who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.' Saul said to David, 'Go, and may the LORD be with you.'
  • 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.
  • 1 Chr 12:8 : 8 Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham from Gedor.
  • 1 Chr 18:17 : 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David's sons were chief advisors to the king.
  • 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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  • 1 Chr 11:20-24
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    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.

    22Benaiah 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.

    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.

  • 2 Sam 23:21-23
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    80%

    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 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 Kgs 2:25
    70%

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

  • 2 Sam 20:23
    70%

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

  • Ezra 10:35
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    35Benaiah, Bedeiah, Keluhi.

  • Ezek 19:6
    68%

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

  • 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.'

  • 1 Kgs 2:30-31
    2 verses
    68%

    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 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.

  • 2 Sam 23:29-30
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    67%

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

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  • 2 Sam 23:18-19
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    67%

    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.

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    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.'

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    66%

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

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

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

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    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.

  • 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 Kgs 20:36-37
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    64%

    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.

    37The prophet found another man and said, 'Please strike me.' So the man struck him and wounded him.

  • 1 Chr 12:8
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    8Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham from Gedor.

  • Num 23:24
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    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.'

  • 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.'

  • 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.

  • 2 Sam 1:15
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    15Then David called one of his young men and said, 'Come here and strike him down.' So he struck him, and he died.

  • 1 Chr 11:31
    63%

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

  • 2 Chr 17:17
    63%

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

  • Judg 20:25
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    25On the second day, the Benjaminites came out from Gibeah to meet the Israelites and struck down another eighteen thousand Israelites, all of them armed with swords.

  • 2 Sam 8:18
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    18Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites, and David's sons were priests.

  • 2 Sam 18:7
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    7There, the army of Israel was defeated by David's servants, and the casualties were heavy that day—twenty thousand men.

  • 1 Kgs 1:36
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    36Benaiah son of Jehoiada answered the king, "Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it!

  • Num 24:9
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    9He crouched, he lay down like a lion, like a lioness—who dares to rouse him? Those who bless you will be blessed; those who curse you will be cursed.

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    46That day, twenty-five thousand sword-wielding men of Benjamin fell, all of them valiant warriors.

  • Ps 17:12
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    12They are like a lion eager to tear its prey, like a young lion crouching in hiding.

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    7Joab's men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty warriors, marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.