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1 Chronicles 11:22

1 Chronicles 11:22
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.

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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Benaiah - slew two lion-like men of Moab - The Targum says,

"Benaiah was a valiant man, fearing sin, and of a righteous conduct in Kabzeel; he slew two of the nobles of Moab, who were like two strong…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Chronicles 11:10-47

We have here an account of David's worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The first edition of this catalogue we had, Sa2 23:8, etc. This is much the same, only…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Benaiah See 2Sa 8:18; 1Ki 1:8 ff; 1Ki 2:25-35.

Kabzeel It was in the south of Judah; Jos 15:21.

done many acts R.V. done mighty deeds.

he slew two lionlike men of Moab R.V. "the twosons of Ariel of…