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This is that Benaiah, who was the mighty man of the thirty, and over the thirty: and [of] his course was Ammizabad his son.
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A Father-Son Command
Commentators note a slight ambiguity in the original Hebrew about the role of Benaiah's son, Ammizabad. While the verse clearly identifies Benaiah as a famous hero, ancient translations suggest his son served alongside him, possibly as a co-commander or deputy for his division. This highlights how leadership could be a family affair.
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19th Century
Anglican
This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty. —Literally, he, Benaiah, was a hero of the thirty. (Compare to [Re…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)
Presbyterian
In the kingdoms of this world, readiness for war forms a security for peace; likewise, nothing encourages Satan's assaults so much as being unwatch…
