An interpretation of a biblical scene from 2 Samuel 23:23, 'He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.' The scene evokes the style prevalent in the medieval manuscript illumination, showcasing a prominent figure, presumably David, assigning a trusted ally to oversee his guard. The figures are dressed in ancient attire, reminiscent of Israel during the time of the Kings. The backdrop includes thematic elements such as a castle or palace setting.
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2 Samuel 23:23 - "He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard."
He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
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