These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.
These are the names of David's mighty warriors: The Tachmonite who held the chief position among the captains was also called Adino the Eznite. He raised his spear against eight hundred men and killed them all in a single battle.
This verse introduces David's elite warriors, starting with their most skilled fighter who single-handedly defeated 800 enemies in one battle.
📚 Historical Context
This passage begins a famous list of David's most elite warriors, known as 'The Thirty' or 'The Three,' who performed extraordinary feats during David's reign as king of Israel. These men were David's personal bodyguards and special forces who had proven their exceptional courage and skill in battle. The recording of their heroic deeds was meant to honor their service and demonstrate how God blessed David with incredibly loyal and capable warriors.
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