1 Chronicles 11:24 asv — These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men.

American Standard Version

"These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men. "

— 1 Chronicles 11:24, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 11 — Context

21

Of the three, he was more honorable than the two, and was made their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.

22

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the twosons ofAriel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.

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And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.

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These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men.

25

Behold, he was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.

26

Also the mighty men of the armies: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,

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Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

1 Chronicles 11:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 11:24 say?
1 Chronicles 11:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 11:24 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 11:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 11, verse 24.
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 11:24.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 11:24 in?
1 Chronicles 11:24 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 11:24?
1 Chronicles 11:24 reads (ASV): “These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men. ” 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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