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Eliel, and Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.

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A More Complete Record

Commentators note that this list of David's warriors is longer than the parallel account in the book of Samuel, suggesting the Chronicler had access to more complete records. They also point out minor textual issues, like potential misspellings or corrupt place names (e.g., "Mezobaite"), which are common in the transmission of ancient documents.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:26–47

19th Century

Bishop

A catalogue of forty-eight “valiant warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:47

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

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…