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A Second Tier of Heroes
Commentators explain that this verse introduces a new group of three heroes, separate from the first trio mentioned earlier in the chapter. Abishai, the brother of David's general Joab, is presented as the chief of this second distinguished group, earning his place through his own incredible feat.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:18
18th Century
Theologian
The three (2 Samuel 23:22). It was Abishai’s prowess on this occasion that raised him to be chief of this triad.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:18
19th Century
Bishop
Among three. —The Hebrew margin has “the three,” and so also the text in the following clause. “The three” are the triad of heroes…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was
chief among the three
Anoth…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 23:8–39
17th Century
Minister
David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …