1 Chronicles 11:12 net — Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors.

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"Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors."

— 1 Chronicles 11:12, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 11 — Context

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David’s power steadily grew, for the LORD of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

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David’s Warriors These were the leaders of David’s warriors who, together with all Israel, stood courageously with him in his kingdom by installing him as king, in keeping with the LORD’s message concerning Israel.

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This is the list of David’s warriors: Jashobeam, a Hacmonite, was head of the officers. He killed three hundred men with his spear in a single battle.

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Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors.

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He was with David in Pas Dammim when the Philistines assembled there for battle. In an area of the field that was full of barley, the army retreated before the Philistines,

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but then they made a stand in the middle of that area. They defended it and defeated the Philistines; the LORD gave them a great victory.

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Three of the thirty leaders went down to David at the rocky cliff at the cave of Adullam, while a Philistine force was camped in the Valley of Rephaim.

1 Chronicles 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 11:12 say?
1 Chronicles 11:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 11:12 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 11:12.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 11:12 in?
1 Chronicles 11:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 11:12?
1 Chronicles 11:12 reads (NET): “Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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