These things Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did, and won a name among 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 three mighty men.
- BSB These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men.
- NASB These things Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did, and had a name as well as the three mighty men.
- NLT Deeds like these made Benaiah as famous as the Three mightiest warriors.
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By these deeds Benaiah won a name among David's mighty men.
Overview
The summary affirms that Benaiah's renown was earned through genuine, God-enabled valor. His inclusion in this honored record demonstrates how faithful courage in service of God's king is fittingly remembered and esteemed.
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