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 verse is part of a chapter in 2 Samuel that catalogs the heroic deeds of David's most valiant warriors during his reign as king of Israel. Eleazar, son of Dodo, was one of these mighty men who courageously stood with David against the Philistines in battle, even after the rest of the Israelite soldiers had fled in fear. This account reflects the ongoing conflicts between Israel and the Philistines, ancient enemies who frequently clashed over territory in the Promised Land.
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