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Abishai, the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three; for he lifted up his spear against three hundred and killed them, and had a name among the three.
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Abishai's Unique Role
Commentators clarify that Abishai was the leader of a second trio of elite warriors, separate from the first group mentioned earlier in the chapter. His renown among this specific group was earned through his incredible feat of slaying 300 men with his spear, establishing him as a formidable champion in David's army.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Feats of Abishai and Benaiah. (Compare to 2 Samuel 23:18–23, of which the present passage is little more than a duplicate.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)
Presbyterian
An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…
