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And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him captain of his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He was renowned among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David set him over his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the <i>first</i> three: and David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Indeed he was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain to the <i>first</i> three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, he was honored among the thirty, but he did not attain <i>the reputation</i> of the <i>first</i> three; and David appointed him over his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Behold, he was honored among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three; and David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, he was honored among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three; and David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, he was honored among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He was honored among the thirty, but he did not attain to [the rank of] the [first] three. David appointed him over his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was the most honored of the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was the most honored of the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, he was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />even though he never became one of them. And he was certainly as famous as the rest of the Thirty Warriors. So David made him the leader of his own bodyguard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, he was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He was honored more than the thirty, but he was not a member of the three. David put him in charge of his bodyguards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was outstanding among "The Thirty," but not as famous as "The Three." David put him in charge of his bodyguard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He was well known among the platoons, but he didn't measure up to the Three Warriors. David placed him in charge of his security detail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He received honor from the thirty warriors, though he was not one of the three elite warriors. David put him in charge of his bodyguard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, he was more honored than the Thirty, but he did not attain to the Three. And David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, he was honorable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, he was more honorable than the thirty, but he didn’t attain to the three; and David set him over his guard. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the thirty, behold, he [is] honored, but he has not come to the [first] three, and David sets him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the thirty, lo, he is honoured, and unto the first three he hath not come, and David setteth him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the thirty, behold, he was honored, and to three he came not: and David will set him over his audience.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the first among the thirty, but yet to the three he attained not: and David made him of his council. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the first among the thirty. Yet truly, he did not reach as far as the three. Then David placed him beside his ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but was more famous than any of the Thirty. However, he did not attain to the Three. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was renowned among the Thirty, but he did not attain to the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he was honorable among the three valiant men, for he fought like three mighty men; and David set him over his bodyguard and over the chiefs of the army;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he was honored more than the three, and he was doing battle like the three, and David appointed him that he would be the Keeper over his spear and over the mighty men of the army.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, he was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three; and David set him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He was distinguished beyond the thirty, yet he reached not to the <i>first</i> three: and David set him over his family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3525" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: niḵ·bāḏ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">He was most honored</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: haš·šə·lō·wō·šîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">the Thirty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nōw (Interjection:: 3ms) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">but he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">become</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">one of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: haš·šə·lō·wō·šāh (Art:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">the Three.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·śî·mê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">appointed him</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.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/4928.htm" title="4928: miš·ma‘·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- An obedient band, body of subjects. ">his guard.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">2 Samuel 23:23</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />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. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />Now 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. / 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. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">1 Chronicles 19:13</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-8.htm">1 Chronicles 20:8</a></span><br />So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">1 Chronicles 29:29</a></span><br />Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">2 Samuel 21:17</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, he was honorable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.</p><p class="hdg">but attained</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">1 Chronicles 11:21</a></b></br> Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the <i>first</i> three.</p><p class="hdg">David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a></b></br> Now Joab <i>was</i> over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-8.htm">Bodyguard</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Council</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-9.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Held</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-28.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Included</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Renowned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-17.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/esther/4-14.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Bodyguard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-16.htm">Council</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/ezra/4-10.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-33.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Included</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-20.htm">Renowned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-42.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These warriors were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. The individual mentioned here, likely referring to Benaiah, was highly esteemed among this group, indicating his exceptional valor and leadership. The Thirty were a select group, and being the most honored among them suggests a status of great respect and recognition. This reflects the biblical theme of God honoring those who are faithful and courageous, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a>.<p><b>but he did not become one of the Three</b><br>The "Three" refers to an even more elite group within David's mighty men, known for their extraordinary feats. The distinction between the Thirty and the Three highlights a hierarchy of honor and achievement. Although Benaiah was highly honored, he did not attain the status of the Three, who were known for their unparalleled acts of heroism. This distinction underscores the idea that while many are called to serve, not all achieve the same level of recognition or responsibility, a concept echoed in the New Testament with the varying roles within the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-31</a>).<p><b>And David appointed him over his guard</b><br>David's appointment of this individual over his guard signifies a position of trust and responsibility. The guard was likely a personal bodyguard or a group responsible for the king's safety, indicating that David had great confidence in his abilities and loyalty. This appointment reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and the importance of placing trustworthy individuals in positions of authority. It also foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd, who guards and protects His flock (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-15</a>). The historical context of David's reign, marked by military campaigns and the need for security, further emphasizes the significance of this role.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and leadership. He is the central figure in this passage, making decisions about his warriors.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_three.htm">The Three</a></b><br>A group of David's mightiest warriors, known for their exceptional bravery and feats in battle. They held a special place of honor among David's men.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a></b><br>The subject of this verse, a valiant warrior who was more honored than the Three but did not become one of them. He was appointed by David to oversee his personal guard.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_guard.htm">David's Guard</a></b><br>A select group of warriors tasked with protecting King David. Benaiah was set over this group, indicating his trustworthiness and skill.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mighty_men.htm">The Mighty Men</a></b><br>A larger group of elite warriors who served under David, including both the Three and others like Benaiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/honor_and_recognition.htm">Honor and Recognition</a></b><br>Benaiah was more honored than the Three, yet he did not become one of them. This teaches us that recognition and honor can come in different forms and roles. We should seek to serve faithfully in whatever position God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_trust.htm">Leadership and Trust</a></b><br>David's decision to set Benaiah over his guard shows the importance of trust and reliability in leadership. As Christians, we should strive to be trustworthy in our responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_placement.htm">God's Sovereign Placement</a></b><br>Benaiah's role was significant, though different from the Three. This reminds us that God places us where we can best serve His purposes, and every role is valuable in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_faithfulness.htm">Courage and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Benaiah's exploits demonstrate the courage and faithfulness required to serve God and others effectively. We are called to be courageous in our faith and steadfast in our commitments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_3_men_breach_philistine_lines_for_water.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, is it plausible that three men could breach heavily guarded Philistine territory just to draw water for David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_288_musicians_under_david.htm">In 1 Chronicles 25:6-7, does any historical record confirm 288 skilled singers and musicians existed under David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_capture_of_jerusalem_credible.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:4-5, how credible is the account of David capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites, given limited archaeological evidence of such a siege?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_mighty_men_of_david.htm">Who were the mighty men of David?</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>(25) <span class= "bld">Behold, he was honourable among the</span> <span class= "bld">thirty.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">above the thirty behold he was honoured.</span><p><span class= "bld">But attained not to the first three.</span>--For he was a member of the second triad of heroes. The third member is omitted here, as in the case of the first triad.<p><span class= "bld">Over his guard.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">over his obedience;</span> an abstract for concrete, as in <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm" title="But they shall fly on the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; they shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand on Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them.">Isaiah 11:14</a> (= vassals). The Cherethites and Pelethites, a small corps probably of foreigners, who constituted David's body-guard, and were under his direct orders, appear to be meant here. (See <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.">2Samuel 8:18</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm" title="Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:">2Samuel 20:23</a>.) The word has this precise sense only in this place and its parallel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Over his guard</span>. If the reference is not as above (see ver. 22), the margin of the parallel (<a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">2 Samuel 23:23</a>) may be followed, which would translate "guard" as <span class="accented">council.</span> This Gesenius adopts, and translates "privy council." There seems, however, no necessity for this, with the references before us above given (<a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a>, etc., to which may be added ch. 27:6, which shows Benaiah to be captain of the third division). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He was the most honored</span><br /><span class="heb">נִכְבָּד֙</span> <span class="translit">(niḵ·bāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Thirty,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלוֹשִׁ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·wō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֔וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">become</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one of</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Three.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלוֹשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·wō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְשִׂימֵ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·śî·mê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his guard.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁמַעְתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·ma‘·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4928.htm">Strong's 4928: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pithy maxim, a simile, proverb, speak</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:25 Behold he was more honorable than (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:26" /></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>