This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.
This is the same Benaiah who was a powerful warrior among the thirty elite soldiers, and was ranked even higher than the thirty. His son Ammizabad served in his military division.
The writer is highlighting that Benaiah was an exceptional warrior who rose above even the elite group of thirty soldiers, and his son followed in military service.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes Benaiah, one of King David's most famous warriors who later became the commander of Solomon's army. The 'thirty' refers to David's elite group of mighty warriors who performed legendary feats in battle. This passage is part of Chronicles' detailed record of David's military organization and the brave men who served under him.
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