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He became their commander, even though he was not included among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He was the most renowned of the thirty and became their commander, but he did not attain to the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the <i>first</i> three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Was he not the most honored of three? Therefore he became their captain. However, he did not attain to the <i>first</i> three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was the most honored among the thirty, so he became their commander; however, he did not attain to <i>the reputation</i> of the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He was most honored of the thirty, therefore he became their commander; however, he did not attain to the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He was most honored of the thirty, therefore he became their commander; however, he did not attain to the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of the thirty he was most honored and became their commander; however, he did not attain to the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He was the most honored of the thirty, so he became their commander; however, he did not attain to the [greatness of the] three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Was he not more honored than the Three? He became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Was he not more honored than the Three? He became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Was he not most honorable of the three? therefore he was made their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and certainly just as famous as the rest of the Thirty Warriors. He was the commander of the Thirty Warriors, but he still did not become one of the Three Warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Was he not most honourable of the three? therefore he was made their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and was honored more than they were. So he became their captain, but he didn't become a member of the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was the most famous of "The Thirty" and became their leader, but he was not as famous as "The Three." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He was more well-known than the Three, and became their commander, but he never measured up to the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From the three he was given honor and he became their officer, even though he was not one of the three. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He was the most illustrious of the Thirty, and he became their leader. However he did not attain to the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Was he not most honorable of three? therefore he was their captain: yet he attained not to the first three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Wasn’t he most honorable of the three? Therefore he was made their captain. However he wasn’t included as one of the three. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Is he not the honored of the three? And he becomes their head; and he has not come to the [first] three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the three is he not the honoured? and he becometh their head; and unto the first three he hath not come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Above the three was he not honored? and he will be to them for chief: and he came not even to the three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the noblest of three, and was their chief, but to the three first he attained not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and he was the noblest of the three, and he was their leader. But at first he did not attain to the three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but was more famous than any of the Thirty, becoming their leader. However, he did not attain to the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was the most renowned of the Thirty, and became their commander; but he did not attain to the Three.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he was honored above the thirty men; therefore he became their chief and performed heroic deeds equal to thirty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And of the thirty he was honored and he was Chief over them, and he achieved victory like the thirty<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He was most honourable of the three; therefore he was made their captain; howbeit he attained not unto the first three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Of those three <i>he was</i> most honourable, and he became a chief over them, but he reached not to the <i>first</i> three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-19.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7276" 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/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he lifted his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: hă·ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Was he not</a> <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).">more 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.">than</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: haš·šə·lō·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/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And he became</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">their</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: lə·śār (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">commander,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></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.">even though he was 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.">included</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: haš·šə·lō·šāh (Art:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">among the Three.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>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.…<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="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25</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="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">2 Samuel 23:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-21</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<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="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7</a></span><br />And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-52.htm">1 Samuel 14:52</a></span><br />And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">1 Samuel 23:16-18</a></span><br />And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a></span><br />One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">1 Samuel 18:30</a></span><br />Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">1 Samuel 23:14</a></span><br />And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Was he not most honorable of three? therefore he was their captain: however, he attained not to the first three.</p><p class="hdg">he attained</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9,13,16</a></b></br> And after him <i>was</i> Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, <i>one</i> of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines <i>that</i> were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25</a></b></br> Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the <i>first</i> three: and David set him over his guard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Matthew 13:8,23</a></b></br> But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-49.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Held</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-47.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-25.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">However</a> <a href="/joshua/21-42.htm">Included</a> <a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">Noblest</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Renowned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-18.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Attain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Attained</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Held</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Honored</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Included</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Noblest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Renowned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-13.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of 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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The "Three" are the elite warriors among David's mighty men, known for their extraordinary feats of bravery and skill in battle. Abishai's recognition as being "more honored" suggests his exceptional valor and leadership, which earned him a distinguished reputation. This honor reflects the biblical principle that God exalts those who demonstrate faithfulness and courage. The comparison to the "Three" highlights the high regard in which Abishai was held, despite not being part of this elite group. This can be seen as a reminder of the biblical theme that God often elevates individuals based on their character and actions rather than their official status or title.<p><b>And he became their commander,</b><br>Abishai's role as a commander signifies his leadership abilities and the trust David placed in him. In the context of ancient Israel, military leadership was crucial for the survival and success of the nation. Abishai's appointment as a commander underscores his strategic acumen and ability to inspire and lead men in battle. This mirrors the biblical theme of God raising leaders who are capable of guiding His people through challenging times. Abishai's leadership can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate leader and commander of God's people, guiding them with wisdom and strength.<p><b>even though he was not included among the Three.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that Abishai's achievements and leadership were recognized despite not being part of the most elite group of warriors. It highlights the biblical principle that one's worth and contribution are not solely determined by formal titles or positions. Abishai's story is a testament to the idea that God values faithfulness and service over status. This can be connected to the New Testament teaching that in the body of Christ, every member has a unique role and is honored for their contribution, regardless of their position. It also reflects the theme of God's grace, where He often chooses the unlikely or overlooked to fulfill His purposes, as seen throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishai.htm">Abishai</a></b><br>The verse refers to Abishai, the brother of Joab, who was a valiant warrior and a leader among David's mighty men. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_three.htm">The Three</a></b><br>This group refers to the three most elite warriors among David's mighty men. They were renowned for their extraordinary feats and held a special place of honor.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_men.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></b><br>A group of elite warriors who served King David with distinction. They were known for their courage and loyalty, and their exploits are detailed in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/honor_and_leadership.htm">Honor and Leadership</a></b><br>Abishai was honored and became a commander because of his deeds, not just his title. True leadership is earned through actions and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_recognition.htm">God's Recognition</a></b><br>Even if not part of the "elite," God recognizes and honors those who serve faithfully and courageously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_supportive_leadership.htm">Role of Supportive Leadership</a></b><br>Abishai's role shows the importance of supportive leadership. He was not one of the three, yet he played a crucial role in David's success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_loyalty.htm">Courage and Loyalty</a></b><br>Abishai's account encourages believers to be courageous and loyal in their service to God and others, trusting that God sees and rewards faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david's_promise_to_shimei_change.htm">How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_killed_goliath__david_or_elhanan.htm">Who killed Goliath? David (I Samuel 17:23, 50) Elhanan (2 Samuel 21:19)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-19.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">Was he not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲכִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more honored</span><br /><span class="heb">נִכְבָּ֔ד</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">than</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 Three?</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלֹשָׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·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 he became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their commander,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׂ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·śār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though he was 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">included</span><br /><span class="heb">בָֽא׃</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">among the Three.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלֹשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lō·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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-19.htm">2 Samuel 23:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-19.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:19 Wasn't he most honorable of the three? 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