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As one of the three mighty warriors, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim for battle. Then the Israelites retreated, <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah. Once Eleazar and David stood together against the Philistines when the entire Israelite army had fled. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, son of Ahohi. He was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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, <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle and the men of Israel had withdrawn. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> and after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle and the men of Israel had withdrawn. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle and the men of Israel had withdrawn. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the son of Ahohi, one of the three mighty men with David when they reproached the Philistines who were gathered together there to battle and the men of Israel had gone up to retreat. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Next to him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the son of Ahohi. He was one of the three mighty men with David when they taunted and defied the Philistines assembled there for battle, and the men of Israel had gone. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After him, Eleazar son of Dodo son of an Ahohite was among the three warriors with David when they defied the Philistines. The men of Israel retreated in the place they had gathered for battle, <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After him, Eleazar son of Dodo son of an Ahohite was among the three warriors with David when they defied the Philistines. The men of Israel retreated in the place they had gathered for battle, <a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The next one of the Three Warriors was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite. One time when the Philistines were at war with Israel, he and David dared the Philistines to fight them. Every one of the Israelite soldiers turned and ran, <a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Next in rank to him was Eleazar, another one of the three fighting men. He was the son of Dodo and grandson of Aho. Eleazar was with David at Pas Dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. When the soldiers from Israel retreated, <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The second of the famous three was Eleazar son of Dodo, of the clan of Ahoh. One day he and David challenged the Philistines who had gathered for battle. The Israelites fell back, <a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Next was Dodai the Ahohite's son Eleazar. Eleazar, who also was one of the Three, was with David when they challenged the Philistines. When the Philistines had assembled in battle array, the Israeli army retreated, <a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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, <a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo, the son of Ahohi. He was one of the three warriors who were with David when they defied the Philistines who were assembled there for battle. When the men of Israel retreated, <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, one of the Three warriors. He was with David in Pas Dammim when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there assembled to battle, and the men of Israel had gone away: <a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> After him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel had gone away. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And after him [is] Eleazar son of Dodo, son of Ahohi, of the three mighty men with David; in their exposing themselves among the Philistines—they have been gathered there to battle, and the men of Israel go up— <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And after him is Eleazar son of Dodo, son of Ahohi, of the three mighty men with David; in their exposing themselves among the Philistines -- they have been gathered there to battle, and the men of Israel go up -- <a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after him Eleazar son of Dodo, son of Ahohi, among the three mighty with David in their upbraiding the rovers; they were gathered together there to war, and the men of Israel will go up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three valiant men that were with David when they defied the Philistines, and they were there gathered together to battle. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> After him, there was Eleazar, the son of his paternal uncle, an Ahohite, who was among the three valiant men who were with David when they chastised the Philistines, and they were gathered together in battle there. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Next to him was Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the Three warriors with David at Ephes-dammim, when they insulted the Philistines who had massed there for battle. The Israelites had retreated, <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Next to him among the three warriors was Eleazar son of Dodo son of Ahohi. He was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle. The Israelites withdrew,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Next to him was Eleazar, the cousin of Gadho, who went down with David and three other men when the Philistines defied them and were gathered there to battle; and when the men of Israel withdrew, <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> After him, Eliazar, son of the brother of his father, when he went down with three warriors with David when the Philistines defied them, and they gathered there to make war and the men of Israel went up<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they jeoparded their lives against the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away; <a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And after him Eleanan the son of his uncle, son of Dudi who was among the three mighty men with David; and when he defied the Philistines they were gathered there to war, and the men of Israel went up. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-9.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7151" 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/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> 8These 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. 9<a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·ʾa·ḥă·rō (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Next in command was</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</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/1734.htm" title="1734: dō·ḏī (N-proper-ms) -- His beloved, three Isr. From dowd; loving; Dodo, the name of three Israelites.">of Dodo</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/266.htm" title="266: ’ă·ḥō·ḥî (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Ahoah. Patronymic from 'achavah; an Achochite or descendant of Achoach.">the Ahohite.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: biš·lō·šāh (Prep-b:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">As one of the three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: ḡib·bō·rīm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">he went with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: bə·ḥā·rə·p̄ām (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3mp) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">to taunt</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: bap·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: ne·’es·p̄ū- (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">who had gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">at Pas-dammim.</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">The men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">retreated,</a> 10but 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.…<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="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12-14</a> Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory. <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-14</a> 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.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ... <a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8-11</a> And Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and array yourselves for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose one of your men and have him come down against me. / If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and work for us.” / Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!” ... <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-50</a> 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.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">1 Samuel 23:3-5</a> But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” / Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. <a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6-10</a> And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. / Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” ... <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</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="/judges/7-19.htm">Judges 7:19-22</a> Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ... <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14-16</a> When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands. / He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men. / Then Samson said: “With the jawbone of a donkey I have piled them into heaps. With the jawbone of a donkey I have slain a thousand men.” <a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua 10:12-14</a> On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” / So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.” / There has been no day like it before or since, when the LORD listened to the voice of a man, because the LORD fought for Israel. <a href="/joshua/23-10.htm">Joshua 23:10</a> One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. <a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a> When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:Eleazar<a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12-14</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties… <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">1 Chronicles 27:4</a> And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.Dodai <a href="/numbers/23-7.htm">Numbers 23:7,8</a> And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel… <a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10,26,36,45,46</a> And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together… the men<a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3,5</a> I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment… <a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a> And they all forsook him, and fled.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Ahohite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">Dammim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Dodai</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Dodo</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Fighters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Jeoparded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Pas</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Pas-Dammim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/ruth/2-20.htm">Withdrawn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">Ahohite</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-44.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Dammim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-21.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Dodai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Dodo</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Fighters</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Jeoparded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Pas</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Pas-Dammim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-22.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/77-9.htm">Withdrawn</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a> 8. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a> </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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Eleazar is identified as one of David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of his father, Dodo, and his clan, the Ahohites, provides a genealogical context, emphasizing the importance of lineage and tribal affiliations in ancient Israel. The Ahohites are likely a clan within the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the diverse tribal support David received. Eleazar's position as "next in command" underscores his valor and leadership qualities, which were essential in the military campaigns against Israel's enemies.As one of the three mighty men, The "three mighty men" refers to a select group of warriors who were renowned for their extraordinary feats of bravery and skill in battle. This elite trio held a special status among David's forces, often undertaking the most dangerous missions. Their exploits are recorded to inspire courage and faithfulness, serving as examples of loyalty and dedication to God's anointed king. The concept of a select group of warriors is consistent with other ancient Near Eastern cultures, where elite soldiers were often celebrated in royal annals.he went with David to taunt the Philistines This phrase indicates a proactive and bold approach to warfare, where Eleazar, alongside David, took the initiative to confront the Philistines. The act of taunting suggests a psychological tactic to demoralize the enemy and demonstrate confidence in God's deliverance. The Philistines were a perennial threat to Israel, and their frequent incursions required decisive action. This confrontation reflects the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and the Philistines, a theme prevalent throughout the books of Samuel.who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. Pas-dammim, also known as Ephes Dammim, is a location in the Valley of Elah, a significant battleground in Israel's history. It is the same area where David previously defeated Goliath, marking it as a place of divine intervention and victory. The gathering of the Philistines at this site suggests their strategic interest in controlling key territories within Israel. Archaeological findings in the region support its identification as a contested area during the period of the united monarchy.The men of Israel retreated, The retreat of the Israelite forces highlights the dire circumstances and the overwhelming threat posed by the Philistines. This moment of fear and withdrawal sets the stage for Eleazar's heroism, as he stands firm despite the odds. The retreat contrasts with the faith and courage demonstrated by David's mighty men, emphasizing the theme of divine empowerment and the importance of trusting in God's deliverance. This narrative echoes other biblical accounts where God uses a faithful remnant to achieve victory, reinforcing the message of reliance on divine strength rather than human might.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a> Son of Dodo, one of David's three mighty warriors. Known for his bravery and loyalty to David. 2. <a href="/topical/d/dodo.htm">Dodo</a> Father of Eleazar, mentioned as part of Eleazar's lineage. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ahohite.htm">The Ahohite</a> A designation indicating Eleazar's family or clan, possibly linked to the region or a notable ancestor. 4. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel, known for his leadership and heart for God. He led the mighty men, including Eleazar. 5. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, often in conflict with David and his men. 6. <a href="/topical/p/pas-dammim.htm">Pas-dammim</a> A location where the battle took place, significant for its strategic importance in the conflict with the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Eleazar stood firm when others retreated. As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even when others fall away. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_commitment.htm">Loyalty and Commitment</a> Eleazar's loyalty to David is a model for our loyalty to Christ. We should remain committed to our faith and our calling, regardless of the circumstances. <a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_our_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Our Weakness</a> The victory over the Philistines was not just due to human strength but God's intervention. We must rely on God's strength in our spiritual battles. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> While Eleazar was a mighty warrior, he was part of a group. The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation; we need the support of fellow believers. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_and_great_tasks.htm">Faithfulness in Small and Great Tasks</a> Eleazar's faithfulness in battle reflects the need for faithfulness in all areas of life, whether they seem significant or not.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_sam_9_7-10_conflict_with_david's_claim.htm">Does the sudden bestowal of Saul's property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7-10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul's possessions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Dodo the Ahohite.--So in the Hebrew margin here, and so also in <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>; the text here has Dodai, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm" title="And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:4</a>, where he is mentioned as the general for the second month. The name is the same under slightly differing forms. "Ahohite" is a patronymic derived from Ahoah, son of Bela, Benjamin's son (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm" title="And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,">1Chronicles 8:4</a>).When they defied . . . there gathered.--The words "there gathered" require the mention of some place, and the construction of the word for "defied" is unusual. The parallel passage in Chronicles reads, "He was with David at Pas-dammim, and there the Philistines," &c. The difference between the two readings is not great in the original, and the latter is better. Pas-dammim is the Ephes-dammim of <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm" title="Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongs to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim.">1Samuel 17:1</a>, where Goliath defied the armies of Israel, and was slain by David.Were gone away--Rather, were gathered to battle. So it is translated in the LXX., Vulg., and Syriac, and so the Hebrew requires. The error is a curious one, and seems to have arisen in this way: In <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm" title="He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.">1Chronicles 11:13</a> the mention of the battle in which Shammah was engaged (<a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm" title="And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.">2Samuel 23:11</a>) is altogether omitted, and the expression "the people fled from before the Philistines" therefore becomes connected with this battle. Josephus follows that text, and our translators were probably misled by him. Several lines have dropped out from the text in Chronicles. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Dodo. The Hebrew has Dodai, and "Dodo" is a mere correction of the Massorites to bring the name into verbal agreement with <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12</a>; but in <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">1 Chronicles 27:4</a> he is called Dodai, and we there find him in command of the second division of the army. For "Dodai," however, we ought to read there "Eleazar the son of Dodai." Ahohite; Hebrew, the son of an Ahohite, and probably a member of the family descended from Ahoah, a son of Benjamin (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4</a>). He would thus belong to the most warlike tribe of Israel, though not mentioned among the Benjamites who joined David at Ziklag (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-7</a>). He joined him, apparently, at an earlier date. That were there gathered together. The word "there" implies the previous mention of some place, and though the text in the parallel passage in Chronicles is more corrupt than that before us, it has, nevertheless, preserved the name of the spot where the encounter took place. In Chronicles the name of Shammah is omitted, and his achievement is mixed up in a strange fashion with that of Eleazar. Here the two heroes have each his separate record, and it is only on minor matters that the text there is more correct. Restored from the readings in Chronicles, the narrative is as follows: "He was with David at Pas-dammim, and the Philistines were gathered there to battle, and the men of Israel were gone up: and he stood (that is, made a stand) and smote," etc. Pas-dammim is called Ephes-dammim in <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1</a>. It was situated in the valley of Elah, and, as being upon the border, was the scene of numerous conflicts, whence its name, "the boundary of blood." It was there that David slew Goliath. Were gone away; Hebrew, went up; that is, to battle. The idea that the Israelites had fled is taken from the parallel place in Chronicles, where, however, it refers to Shammah's exploit. In vers. 9 and 11 there, the phrase, "the Philistines were gathered together," occurs twice, and the scribe, having accidentally omitted the intervening words, has confused together the exploits of Eleazar and Shammah. In this battle Eleazar withstood the Philistine onset, and smote them till his hand clave to his sword hilt. Many such instances of cramp are recorded, and Mr. Kirkpatrick, in his commentary, quotes one in which the muscles of a warrior's hand could be relaxed, after hard fighting, only by fomentations of hot water. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Next in command was וְאַחֲרָ֛יו (wə·’a·ḥă·rāw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Eleazar אֶלְעָזָ֥ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Dodo דֹּד֖וֹ (dō·ḏōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1734.htm">Strong's 1734: </a> Dodo -- 'his beloved', three Israelites the Ahohite. אֲחֹחִ֑י (’ă·ḥō·ḥî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> Ahohite -- a descendant of Ahoah As one of the three בִּשְׁלֹשָׁ֨ה (biš·lō·šāh) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice mighty men, הַגִּבֹּרִ֜ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant he [went] with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with David דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse to taunt בְּחָֽרְפָ֤ם (bə·ḥā·rə·p̄ām) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter the Philistines בַּפְּלִשְׁתִּים (bap·pə·liš·tîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia who had gathered נֶאֶסְפוּ־ (ne·’es·p̄ū-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove for battle לַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war [at Pas-dammim]. שָׁ֣ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither The men אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc retreated, וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:9 After him was Eleazar the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:10" /></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>