Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
Parallel translations
- WEB After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
- KJV And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
- ESV And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite.
- NKJV After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
- NASB After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
- NLT Next in rank among the Three was Eleazar son of Dodai, a descendant of Ahoah.
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Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite was one of the three chief mighty men. He ranked among David's most honored warriors.
Overview
Eleazar is named as one of the top three of David's heroes, an inner circle of exceptional valor. The Chronicler preserves these names to honor faithful service to the LORD's anointed. Recording such men by name reflects God's care to remember those who stand with His king, anticipating the day when Christ's faithful servants are known and rewarded by name.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Chr 27:4Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- 2 Sam 23:23He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.
- 1 Chr 11:21He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.
- 1 Chr 11:19saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
- 2 Sam 23:17–19saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
- 2 Sam 23:9Next 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,
- 1 Chr 8:4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
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