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Two Tiers of Mighty Men
Commentators explain that this verse clarifies a two-tiered system among David's top warriors. Abishai was the most honored and the captain of a second group of three heroes. However, he was still ranked below the elite "first three" (Jashobeam, Eleazar, and Shammah), showing distinct levels of renown among these champions.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:19
18th Century
Theologian
That is, "Was he not the most honorable of the three of the second order; however, he did not attain to the first three," namely, the triad which c…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:19
17th Century
Pastor
Was he not most honourable of three ?
&c.] He was; who, besides the exploit here mentioned, did many other things; h…
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 …