Verse 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.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Sam 22:14 : 14 Ahimelech answered the king, 'Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king's son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected in your house?'
  • 2 Sam 8:8 : 8 From Betah and Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, King David took a great amount of bronze.
  • 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 27:6 : 6 This Benaiah was a mighty warrior among the thirty and was over the thirty. His division was led by his son Ammizabad.