He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines.
He was with David at Pas-dammim, where the Philistines had gathered for battle. There was a field full of barley there, and the Israelite people ran away when they saw the Philistines coming.
This verse describes one of David's mighty warriors who stood with him during a battle where most of the Israeli army fled in fear from the Philistines.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the historical books of the Bible, specifically 1 Chronicles, which recounts the events of King David's reign and the exploits of his mighty warriors. It describes a battle at Pasdammim, a location in ancient Israel, where the Philistines, a longstanding enemy of the Israelites, gathered to fight in a field of barley, and David's men faced overwhelming odds. The narrative highlights the bravery of individuals like Eleazar, who stood firm amid the chaos of war during this period of Israel's history.
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