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." - 2 Samuel 23:23
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What does 2 Samuel 23:23 mean?

2 Samuel 23:23 (KJV) states, "He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard." This verse is part of a passage that lists the names and deeds of David's mighty men. These men were known for their bravery, loyalty…

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The Greatness of Humble Service: Lessons from 2 Samuel 23:23

In 2 Samuel 23:23, we read, "He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard." This verse showcases the life of Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, one of King David’s most distinguished warriors. Understanding the…

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A Prayer for Honor and Humility in Service

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and gratitude, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. We recognize that You are the source of all honor, wisdom, and strength. Today, as we meditate on the profound truth found in 2 Samuel 23:23—"He was more honourable…

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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."
2 Samuel 23:38 - "Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,"
2 Samuel 23:28 - "Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,"
2 Samuel 23:35 - "Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,"
2 Samuel 23:27 - "Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,"
2 Samuel 23:25 - "Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,"
2 Samuel 23:31 - "Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,"
2 Samuel 23:39 - "Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all."
2 Samuel 23:30 - "Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,"
2 samuel 23:8-21
2 Samuel 23:32 - "Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,"
2 Samuel 23:2 - "The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue."
2 Samuel 23:33 - "Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,"
2 Samuel 23:14 - "And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem."
2 Samuel 23:26 - "Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,"
2 Samuel 23:36 - "Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,"
2 Samuel 14:23 - "So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 23:37 - "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,"
2 Samuel 6:23 - "Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death."
2 Samuel 23:34 - "Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,"
2 Samuel 23:24 - "Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,"
2 Samuel 23:29 - "Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,"
2 Samuel 23:12 - "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory."
"Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite," - 2 Samuel 23:25
2 Samuel 23:22 - "These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men."
"Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite," - 2 Samuel 23:38
"Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite," - 2 Samuel 23:35
"Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite," - 2 Samuel 23:28
"Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite," - 2 Samuel 23:27