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Behold, he was more honorable than the thirty, but he didn`t attain to the [first] three: and David set him over his guard.
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Honored, But Not the Top
Commentators explain that Benaiah was highly distinguished, ranked above "the thirty" mighty men, yet he was not part of the most elite "first three." This illustrates a principle of tiered roles and honor within God's service. Benaiah's great honor didn't require him to be number one, but to be faithful and valiant in his specific position.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Behold, he was honourable among the thirty. —Rather, above the thirty behold he was honoured.…
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…