2 Samuel 23:23

He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 23:23

BSB
He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.
AKJV
He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
CPDV
And he was renowned among the three robust men, who were the most noble among the thirty. Yet truly, he did not attain to the three, until David made him his secret advisor.
ERV
He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
NHEB
He was more honored than the Thirty, but he did not attain to the Three. David set him over his guard.
SMT
He was honored above the thirty, and to the three he came not. And David will set him to his audience.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 23:23
Summary
Benaiah elevated to highest military position.
Event
Commander appointed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History