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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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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 27:6

19th Century

Bishop

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty. —Literally, he, Benaiah, was a hero of the thirty. (Compare to [Re…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 27:6

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 27:2)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 27:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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…