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he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Here is the record of David’s mightiest warriors: The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 300 enemy warriors in a single battle. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> This is an account of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, a Hachmonite, was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against 300 whom he killed at one time. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam the son of a Hachmonite, chief of the captains; he had lifted up his spear against three hundred, killed by him at one time. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> These constitute the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> These constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And these constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> These constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty [heroes]. He lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the list of David’s warriors: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the Thirty; he wielded his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is the list of David&#8217s warriors: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the Thirty; he wielded his spear against 300 and killed them at one time. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The first of these warriors was Jashobeam the son of Hachmoni, the leader of the Three Warriors. In one battle he killed 300 men with his spear. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The first of David's fighting men was Jashobeam, son of Hachmon, the leader of the three. He used his spear to kill 300 men on one occasion. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> First was Jashobeam of the clan of Hachmon, the leader of "The Three." He fought with his spear against three hundred men and killed them all in one battle. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> This record of the warriors who were for David included Hachmoni's son Jashobeam, leader of the platoons, who killed 300 with his spear in a single encounter. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a> This is the list of David's warriors: Jashobeam, a Hacmonite, was head of the officers. He killed three hundred men with his spear in a single battle. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This is the number of the warriors whom David had: Jeshbaal the son of Hachmoni, leader of the Three. And he wielded his spear against eight hundred and killed them at one time. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> This is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And this [is] an account of the mighty ones whom David has: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite [is] head of the thirty; he is lifting up his spear against three hundred—wounded, at one time. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And this is an account of the mighty ones whom David hath: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite is head of the thirty; he is lifting up his spear against three hundred -- wounded, at one time. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these the number of strong ones which were to David; Jashobeam, son of Hachmoni, head of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounding at one time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And this is the number of the heroes of David: Jesbaam the son of Hachamoni the chief among the thirty: he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounded by him at one time. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this is the number of the robust of David: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, leader among the thirty. He lifted up his spear over three hundred, who were wounded at one time. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Here is the list of David’s warriors: Ishbaal, the son of Hachamoni, chief of the Three. He brandished his spear over three hundred, whom he had slain in a single encounter. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> This is an account of David’s mighty warriors: Jashobeam, son of Hachmoni, was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: seated in the first rank, chief of thirty men, Gedho, a valiant man; he lifted up his spear and slew three hundred men in one hour. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And these are the numbers of the men of David: he who sat in the first seat was Chief of thirty, Gedkhu was a mighty man; he drew his spear and he killed three hundred men in one hour.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And this is the list of the mighty men of David; Jesebada, son of Achaman, first of the thirty: he drew his sword once against three hundred whom he slew at one time. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3364" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> 10Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. 11<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: mis·par (N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">is the list</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: hag·gib·bō·rîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men:</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3434.htm" title="3434: yā·šā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From shuwb and am; people will return; Jashobam, the name of two or three Israelites.">Jashobeam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2453.htm" title="2453: ḥaḵ·mō·w·nî (N-proper-ms) -- Wise, two Isr. From chakam; skilful; Chakmoni, an Israelite.">of Hachmoni</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: haš·šə·lō·šīm (Art:: N-mp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">of the officers;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū- (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/5782.htm" title="5782: ‘ō·w·rêr (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To rouse oneself, awake. A primitive root; to wake.">wielded</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ḥă·nî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">his spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lōš- (Number-fsc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2491.htm" title="2491: ḥā·lāl (N-ms) -- Pierced, polluted. From chalal; pierced; figuratively, polluted.">whom he killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">at one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: bə·p̄a·‘am (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">time.</a> 12Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</a> These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a> Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a> Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13</a> Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4</a> Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">1 Chronicles 21:5</a> And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a> Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a> Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">2 Samuel 24:9</a> And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000. <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a> And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-10</a> Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18-19</a> Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a> And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. ... <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-10</a> When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time.Jashobeam<a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a> Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.<a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</a> These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; 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These men were renowned for their bravery, skill, and loyalty. Their exploits are recorded in both 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel, highlighting their importance in Israel's history. The concept of mighty men reflects the ancient Near Eastern tradition of warrior elites who served kings and leaders.Jashobeam son of Hachmoni: Jashobeam is identified as the son of Hachmoni, indicating his lineage and possibly his tribal affiliation. The name Jashobeam means "the people will return," which could symbolize restoration or victory. His designation as a son of Hachmoni may suggest a family known for its valor or leadership. Jashobeam's role as a leader among the mighty men underscores his prominence and skill.was chief of the officers; Being the chief of the officers implies a position of high authority and responsibility. Jashobeam's leadership role among David's warriors indicates his exceptional abilities and the trust David placed in him. This position would have required strategic acumen and the ability to inspire and command respect from other warriors.he wielded his spear against three hundred men, This phrase highlights Jashobeam's extraordinary martial prowess. The act of wielding a spear against such a large number of adversaries demonstrates not only physical strength but also courage and tactical skill. In the context of ancient warfare, where battles were often fought in close quarters, such a feat would have been legendary.whom he killed at one time: The phrase "at one time" emphasizes the miraculous nature of Jashobeam's victory. This account may be hyperbolic, a common feature in ancient literature to convey the heroism of a warrior. It serves to illustrate the divine favor and protection that David's mighty men experienced, often seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death. This victory can be compared to other biblical accounts of God empowering individuals to achieve great feats, such as Samson's exploits in Judges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, anointed by God, known for his heart for God and leadership. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jashobeam.htm">Jashobeam</a> A mighty warrior and chief of David's captains, renowned for his bravery and skill in battle. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hachmoni.htm">Hachmoni</a> The father of Jashobeam, indicating his lineage and possibly his tribe. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_three_hundred.htm">The Three Hundred</a> The group of enemies Jashobeam defeated, showcasing his extraordinary military prowess. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_mighty_men.htm">The Mighty Men</a> A group of elite warriors who served King David, known for their loyalty and exceptional feats in battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faith_in_action.htm">Courage and Faith in Action</a> Jashobeam's feat demonstrates the power of courage and faith in God. Believers are encouraged to trust God for strength in their battles, whether physical or spiritual. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a> David's ability to inspire and lead such mighty men speaks to the importance of godly leadership and the loyalty it can engender. Christians are called to be leaders who inspire others to greatness in God's service. <a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment.htm">God's Empowerment</a> The extraordinary achievements of David's mighty men remind us that God empowers His people to accomplish what seems impossible. Believers should seek God's strength in their endeavors. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> The record of Jashobeam and the mighty men serves as a testament to the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication. Christians are encouraged to leave a legacy of faith and service.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event? </a> <a href="/q/how_could_one_kill_800_men_at_once.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8) How could one warrior realistically kill eight hundred men at one time? </a> <a href="/q/how_many_did_david's_chief_kill_at_once.htm">The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11)</a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And this is the number of the mighty men.--The heading of the catalogue in Samuel is merely, "These are the names of the warriors whom David had." The chronicler resumes, after the parenthetic explanation of the last verse, with "These, the number of the warriors." The word "number" (mispar) seems to refer to the fact that the corps was originally known as the Thirty (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm" title="And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.">1Chronicles 11:12</a>). In <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm" title="And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.">1Chronicles 12:23</a>, the plural (mispere) is used.Jashobeam, an Hachmonite.--Literally, Jasho-beam, son of a Hakmonite; but ben may be spurious, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-7.htm" title="And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,">1Chronicles 9:7</a>, and <a href="/nehemiah/11-10.htm" title="Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.">Nehemiah 11:10</a>. The Hebrew of <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm" title="These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.">2Samuel 23:8</a> has yoshebbashshebeth Tahkemoni, which has been supposed to be a corruption of Ishbosheth ha-hahmoni ("Ishbosheth the Hachmonite"). If this guess be right, the Jashobeam of our text may be a disguise of Eshbaal. This seems to be borne out by the readings of the Vatican LXX. here and at <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm" title="Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:2</a> : ???????? and ??????. The Alex. MS., however, reads ?????? and ??????, that is, Jashobeam. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - This is the number. The Hebrew has," These are the number." The sentence should probably be, "These are the names" (<a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</a>). Jashobeam. In the parallel passage, this name is supplied by the words "The Tachmonite ישֵׁב בַּשֶּׁבָת, Authorized Version, "that sat in the seat" (see the previous verse), probably in error for our יָשָׁבְעָם (see Kennicott's 'Dissert.,' 82). His immediate paternal ancestor seems to have been Zabdiel (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a>). The only other notices of him are in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">1 Chronicles 12:6</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a>, in which latter passage he is mentioned as "over the first course for the first month and in his course were twenty and four thousand." The chief of the captains. The Authorized Version follows the Keri (which is distinguished from the Chethiv by a yod in place of a vau), and translates captains. It seems better (vers. 15, 25; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1, 18</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a>) to abide by the Chethiv, and translate "the chief of the thirty." He lifted up his spear. Notice the probable error in Samuel, occasioned by some similarity in the Hebrew letters. "The same was Adino the Eznite." The number of Jashobeam's victims is stated at "eight hundred" in the parallel passage (<a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</a>). (For analogous idioms, see <a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20</a>; <a href="/exodus/20-25.htm">Exodus 20:25</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">Deuteronomy 27:5</a>; <a href="/joshua/8-31.htm">Joshua 8:31</a>; <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>; <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Psalm 74:5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a>; Ezekiel 26:28.) <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This וְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those is the list מִסְפַּ֥ר (mis·par) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration of David’s לְדָוִ֑יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse mighty men: הַגִּבֹּרִ֖ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant Jashobeam יָשָׁבְעָ֣ם (yā·šā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3434.htm">Strong's 3434: </a> Jashobeam -- 'people will return', one of David's heroes son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Hachmoni חַכְמוֹנִ֗י (ḥaḵ·mō·w·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Hachmoni -- 'wise', two Israelites was chief רֹ֚אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of the officers; הַשָּׁ֣לִישִׁ֔ים (haš·šā·lî·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth he הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are wielded עוֹרֵ֧ר (‘ō·w·rêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5782.htm">Strong's 5782: </a> To rouse oneself, awake his spear חֲנִית֛וֹ (ḥă·nî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against three שְׁלֹשׁ־ (šə·lōš-) Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice hundred men, מֵא֥וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred whom he killed חָלָ֖ל (ḥā·lāl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Pierced, polluted at one אֶחָֽת׃ (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first time. בְּפַ֥עַם (bə·p̄a·‘am) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:11 This is the number of the mighty (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>