KJV ORIGINAL
Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Eliahba from Shaalbon, from the family of Jashen, and Jonathan
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a list naming some of David's most elite and courageous warriors who served him faithfully.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the catalog of David's 'mighty men' - his special forces of elite warriors who helped establish and defend his kingdom. These men were renowned for their extraordinary courage and loyalty to David during his rise to power and reign as king. The list preserves the names and sometimes the heroic deeds of these faithful soldiers who risked their lives for their king.
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