1 Chronicles 11:21

“Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.”

"Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three." - 1 Chronicles 11:21
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What does 1 Chronicles 11:21 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Chronicles 11:21 in the King James Version reads: "Of the three, he was more honorable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes the mighty men who served King…

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The Heart of a Leader: Insights from 1 Chronicles 11:21

In the account of David’s Mighty Men, the verse 1 Chronicles 11:21 reads: "Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three." This verse offers us profound insights into leadership, honor, and the nature of…

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A Prayer of Honor and Aspiration

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude and reverence for Your Word, which guides and enlightens my path. I reflect on the profound truths embedded in 1 Chronicles 11:21, where we learn of the honor bestowed upon the mighty men of…

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