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1 Chronicles 11:20-22
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Chronicles 11:20-22
Evangelical Heritage Version
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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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- 1 Chronicles 11:20 Or he had a reputation among the Three
- 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.
- 1 Chronicles 11:22 Or pit
1 Chronicles 11:20-22
New International Version
1 Chronicles 11:20-22
New International Version
20 Abishai(A) the brother of Joab was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and so he became as famous as the Three. 21 He was doubly honored above the Three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them.
22 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel,(B) 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.(C)
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