1 Chronicles 11:21

Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 11:21

BSB

He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

AKJV

Of the three, he was more honorable than the two; for he was their captain: however, he attained not to the first three.

CPDV

and he was famous among the second three and their leader. Yet truly, he did not reach as far as the first three.

ERV

Of the three, he was more honourable than the two and was made their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

NHEB

He was the most illustrious of the Thirty, and he became their leader. However, he did not attain to the Three.

SMT

Of the three, above the two he was honored; and will be to them for chief: and even to the three he came not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 11:21

OfthethreeH7969NounhewasmorehonourableH3513VerbthanthetwoH8147NounforhewastheircaptainH8269Noun MasculinehowbeitheattainedH935VerbnottothefirstthreeH7969Noun

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 11:21

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 11:21

Summary

Abishai honored but not highest ranking warrior

Event

Ranking among warriors

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC