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2 Samuel 23:8-10
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2 Samuel 23:8-10
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The Three Heroes
8 These are the names of David’s special soldiers:
Josheb Basshebeth the Tahkemonite[a] was captain of the king’s special forces.[b] He used his spear to kill 800 men at one time.[c]
9 Next, there was Eleazar son of Dodai[d] who was there with David when he challenged the Philistines who had gathered for battle. The Israelites ran away, 10 but Eleazar stood and fought the Philistines until his hand became so tired that it cramped around his sword handle. The Lord won a great victory that day. The people of Israel came back, but only to take things from the dead.
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- 2 Samuel 23:8 Josheb Basshebeth the Tahkemonite Or “Jashobeam the Hacmonite.” See 1 Chron. 11:11.
- 2 Samuel 23:8 king’s special forces A special group of soldiers who formed three-man squads and went on special missions for the king.
- 2 Samuel 23:8 Josheb Basshebeth … time The Hebrew text here is unclear. The translation follows 1 Chron. 11:11 and the ancient Greek version.
- 2 Samuel 23:9 Eleazar son of Dodai Or “Eleazar his cousin.”
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