Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did these things, and had a name as well as the three mighty men.
Parallel translations
- WEB Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did these things, and had a name among the three mighty men.
- KJV These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.
- BSB These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men.
- NKJV These things Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did, and won a name among three mighty men.
- NLT Deeds like these made Benaiah as famous as the three mightiest warriors.
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Quick answer
By these deeds Benaiah earned renown among the three mighty men. His courage won him lasting honor.
Overview
The Chronicler sums up Benaiah's exploits, granting him fame comparable to David's top warriors. Recording his name and deeds preserves the memory of faithful, courageous service. It reflects how God values and remembers those who serve His purposes boldly, a remembrance fulfilled in Christ's commendation of His faithful servants.
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