1 Chronicles 11:24 kjv — These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.

King James Version

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

— 1 Chronicles 11:24, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 11 — Context

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Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was 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 many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.

23

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 the name among the three mighties.

25

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

26

Also the valiant men of the armies were, 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 King James Version reads: “These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.”
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 (KJV): “These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.” 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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