2 Samuel 23:8-10

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David’s Army^(A)

⁸ These are the names of David’s warriors:

Josheb-Basshebeth, the Tahkemonite, was ·head of the Three [chief of the captains; ^CDavid’s most prestigious soldiers; 1 Chr. 11:11]. He ·used [wielded; brandished] his spear and killed eight hundred men at one time.

⁹ Next was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. Eleazar was one of the three ·soldiers [warriors; champions; mighty men] who were with David when they ·challenged [defied; taunted] the Philistines. The Philistines were gathered for battle, and the Israelites ·drew back [had fled/disbanded]. ¹⁰ But Eleazar ·stayed where he was [stood his ground] and ·fought [killed; ^Lstruck] the Philistines until ·he was so tired his hand [^Lhis hand was so stiff that it] stuck to his sword. The Lord ·gave [brought about] a great victory for the Israelites that day. The troops came back after Eleazar had won the battle, but only to ·take weapons and armor from the enemy [plunder].