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2 Samuel 23:20-23

20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab’s best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

21 And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear.

22 Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty men.

23 He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Exodus 15:15 - The chiefs of Edom will be terrified, the leaders of Moab will be seized with trembling, the pe... Click to read the verse Exodus 15:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 15:15

1 Kings 1:38 - So Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Kerethites and the Peleth... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:38 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:38

2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were royal adv... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:18

2 Samuel 17:10 - Then even the bravest soldier, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will melt with fear, fo... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:10

Joshua 15:21 - The southernmost towns of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the boundary of Edom were: Kab... Click to read the verse Joshua 15:21 Click to read the verse Joshua 15:21

1 Samuel 17:34-37 - But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bea... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:34-37 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:34-37

1 Samuel 17:35 - I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:35 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:35

1 Kings 1:8 - But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei and Rei and David’s s... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:8

Judges 14:5-6 - Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyard... Click to read the verse Judges 14:5-6 Click to read the verse Judges 14:5-6

1 Chronicles 18:17 - Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief off... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:17

1 Kings 2:46 - Then the king gave the order to Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:46

2 Samuel 1:23 - “Saul and Jonathan— in life they were loved and gracious, and in death they were not parted. Th... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:23

1 Chronicles 12:8 - Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were brave warriors, ready... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:8 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:8

2 Samuel 20:23 - Joab was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethi... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:23

1 Chronicles 11:22-24 - Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He st... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:22-24 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:22-24

1 Kings 1:26 - But me your servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and your servant Solomo... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:26 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:26

1 Chronicles 27:5-6 - The third army commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was c... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:5-6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 27:5-6

1 Kings 2:29-35 - King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the Lord and was beside the altar. Then... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:29-35 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:29-35