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1 Chronicles 11:20-22
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Other Heroes

20 Abishai, the brother of Joab, was the leader of the Three. He wielded his spear against three hundred and killed them. His reputation equaled that of the Three.[a] 21 He was considered twice as great as the Group of Three. He became their commander. But he did not belong to the Group of Three.

22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a courageous man from Kabze’el, did great things. He struck down two Lions of God[b] from Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in a cistern[c] on a snowy day.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 11:20 Or he had a reputation among the Three
  2. 1 Chronicles 11:22 The Hebrew word ariel seems to be made up of two words, lion and God. It apparently is the title of some type of elite warriors, like Navy Seals.
  3. 1 Chronicles 11:22 Or pit
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