And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:
After him was Eleazar, son of Dodo from Ahoah, one of David's three mighty warriors. When the Philistines gathered for battle and the Israelite army had retreated,
This verse introduces Eleazar, one of David's three most elite warriors, setting up a story about his courage when other soldiers had fled from battle.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of a larger section listing David's mighty men - his elite warriors who performed extraordinary feats. The Philistines were Israel's persistent enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and frequently clashed with the Israelites. These accounts likely took place during David's rise to power or early reign when battles with the Philistines were common.
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