And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:
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Gill's Exposition
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel,.... A city in the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:21; the father of this man was a man of great vivacity, valour, and strength, so that it…
Barnes' Notes
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada - He commanded the Cherethites and Pelethites all through David’s reign 2Sa 8:18; 2Sa 20:23, and took a prominent part in supporting Solomon against Adonijah when David was…
Adam Clarke
Two lion-like men of Moab - Some think that two real lions are meant; some that they were two savage gigantic men; others, that two fortresses are meant. The words שני אראל מואב sheney ariel Moab may…
Cambridge Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada Commander of the body-guard (ch. 2Sa 8:18; 2Sa 20:23), and general of the third division of the army (1Ch 27:5-6). He was an active supporter of Solomon against Adonijah,…
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