1 Chronicles 11

1 Then all [every single one, the entire nation] Israel came together [gathered, assembled] to David [the youngest son of Jesse, a king of Israel] at Hebron [a city in Palestine, a place of gathering] and said, “Here we are [behold, we have come], your own [relatives] flesh [body, humanity] and blood [family, kin]. word study 2 Even in times past [yesterday, and the day before], while Saul [Shaul, the king of Israel] was king, you were the one who led [guided, directed] Israel [the descendants of Jacob] out and brought them back. And the LORD [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] your God [Elohim, the supreme Being] said, ‘You will shepherd [care for, tend to] My people Israel [the nation of Israel], and you will be ruler [leader, commander] over them [as their king].’” word study 3 So all [the entire assembly of] the elders [respected leaders, men of authority] of Israel came to the king [the monarch, ruler] at Hebron [a city in Judah, a place of covenant], where David made a covenant [a solemn agreement, a binding promise] with them before the LORD [Yehovah, the self-existent God]. And they anointed [set apart, consecrated] him king [the ruler, monarch] over Israel [the descendants of Jacob, God’s chosen people], according to the word [the spoken command, the divine decree] of the LORD [the sovereign God] through Samuel [the prophet, God’s messenger]. word study 4 Then David [the youngest son of Jesse, a king of Israel] and all [every single one] the Israelites [descendants of Jacob, the symbolic name of Jacob] marched to Jerusalem [the city of peace, also known as Jebus] (that is, Jebus [the original name, meaning’threshing place’]), where [in that location, at that time] the Jebusites [the inhabitants of Jebus, descendants of Jebus] inhabited [lived, dwelled, remained] the land [the soil, ground, or region]. word study 5 The people [inhabitants, residents] of Jebus [the original name of Jerusalem, meaning’threshing place’] said to David [the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Israel], “You will never [not, under no circumstances] get in here [enter this place, come inside].” Nevertheless [in spite of their warning], David [the king of Israel] captured [took, seized] the fortress [stronghold, castle] of Zion [a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city] (that is [namely], the City [town, settlement] of David). word study 6 Now David [the king of Israel, a man after God’s heart] had said, “Whoever [any warrior, no matter the rank] is the first [before all others, with priority] to strike down [to smite, defeat, or conquer] a Jebusite [an inhabitant of Jebus, the early name for Jerusalem] will become [be appointed, or established as] chief commander [head, leader, or captain].” And Joab [Jehovah is father, a prominent Israelite] son of Zeruiah [balsam or fragrant oil, David’s sister] went up [to ascend, rise, or climb] first [before all others, with precedence], and he became [was established, or appointed as] the chief [head, leader, or ruler]. word study 7 So David [the youngest son of Jesse, a king of Israel] took up residence [dwelt, lived] in the fortress [stronghold, a safe place]; that is why [thus, in confirmation] it was called [named, designated] the City [a place with a wall or a watchman] of David [a king of Israel]. word study 8 He built up [established, restored] the city [settlement, town] around it, from the supporting terraces [Millo, the citadel] to the surrounding wall [the enclosing barrier], while Joab [Jehovah is father, King David’s nephew] restored [repaired, revived] the rest [remnant, remaining part] of the city. word study 9 And David [became more and more powerful, waxed greater] became greater and greater [in power, in influence], for the LORD [Yehovah, the Lord of Israel] of Hosts [the armies of heaven, the Commander of angelic forces] was with [together with, in intimate relationship] him. word study 10 Now these [specific, notable] were the chiefs [leaders, princes] of David’s mighty men [strong, courageous warriors], who, together with [in unity, alongside] all Israel [the descendants of Jacob], bolstered [strengthened, supported] and strengthened [established, secured] his kingdom [royal authority, dominion], according to [in accordance with, as stated in] the word [divine message, promise] of the LORD [Yehovah, the supreme God] concerning [regarding, about] Israel [the chosen people]. word study 11 This is the list [number, account] of David’s [the king of Israel, a man after God’s heart] mighty men [strong warriors, heroes]: Jashobeam [a brave warrior] son of Hachmoni [a wise man, father of Jehiel] was chief [head, leader] of the officers [captains, commanders]; he wielded [lifted up, used] his spear [a thrusting weapon, lance] against three hundred [a large number, 300] men, whom he killed [slew, defeated] at one time [in a single battle, once]. word study 12 Next in command [after him, following] was Eleazar [God has helped, the name of several Israelites] son [descendant, offspring] of Dodo [beloved, uncle] the Ahohite [a descendant of Ahoach, from the tribe of Benjamin], one [a single individual, unique] of the three [a small group, thrice] mighty men [strong warriors, champions, those who are valiant and courageous]. word study 13 He [the brave warrior] was with David [the king of Israel] at Pas-dammim [the boundary of blood, Ephes-dammim] when the Philistines [enemies of God’s people] gathered there for battle [war, conflict]. At the place [location, site] with a field [land, territory] full [abundant, plentiful] of barley [a type of grain, staple food], the troops [army, soldiers] fled [ran away, escaped] from the Philistines [those who oppose God’s people]. word study 14 But Eleazar and David stationed [took up a position, stood firm] themselves in the middle of the field [plot, parcel of land] and defended [protected, rescued] it. They struck down [slew, smote] the Philistines [enemies of God’s people], and the LORD [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] brought about [gave, granted] a great [mighty, powerful] victory [deliverance, salvation]. word study 15 Three [a small group of] of the thirty [leaders] chief men went down [descended, to a lower place] to David, to the rock [a place of refuge, stronghold] at the cave [a hidden place, den] of Adullam, while a company [army, host] of Philistines [enemies of Israel, non-Jewish people] was encamped [camped, pitched their tents] in the Valley [lowland area, plain] of Rephaim [a place of giants, Raphaite territory]. word study 16 At that time [then, in a past moment] David [the youngest son of Jesse, a king of Israel] was in the stronghold [a fortress, a place of protection], and the garrison [a military post, a station of soldiers] of the Philistines [people from the region of Philistia] was at Bethlehem [the house of bread, a city in Judah]. word study 17 David [the youngest son of Jesse, a king of Israel] longed [strongly desired, yearned] for water [a liquid, a source of refreshment] and said, “Oh, that someone [anyone, a person] would get me a drink [give me to drink, quench my thirst] of water [a cistern] from the well [a pit, a cistern] near [by, beside] the gate [an entrance, a doorway] of Bethlehem [house of bread, a place in Judah]!” word study 18 So the Three [a select group of mighty warriors] broke through [forced a way, penetrated] the Philistine [enemy, immigrant nation] camp, drew [pulled up, extracted] water from the well [cistern, pit] at the gate [entrance, doorway] of Bethlehem [house of bread, city of provision], and brought it back to David [the king, leader of Israel]. But he refused [would not, was unwilling] to drink it; instead, he poured it out [offered, dedicated] to the LORD [Yehovah, the covenant God], word study 19 saying, “Far be it from me, my God [Elohim, the supreme Being], to do this! How can I drink the blood [the liquid that flows through the body] of these men who risked their lives [putting their souls in jeopardy]?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives [with the jeopardy of their souls], David refused to drink it [would not consent to it]. Such were the exploits [mighty deeds, heroic acts] of the three [a triad, a group of three] mighty men [strong warriors, champions]. word study 20 Now Abishai [nephew of King David], the brother of Joab, was chief [leader, head] of the Three [a group of elite warriors], and he lifted his spear [a thrusting weapon, like a lance] against three hundred men [a large company of soldiers], killed them [slain, defeated in battle], and won a name [gained renown, earned respect] along with the Three [this elite group of fighters]. word study 21 He was doubly [highly, more than] honored [esteemed, glorified] above the Three [the most elite warriors], and he became their commander [captain, ruler], even though he was not included [did not attain, was not equal] among the Three [the first, most prominent group]. word study 22 And Benaiah [son of a valiant man, strong warrior] son of Jehoiada was a man [individual, person] of valor [strength, might, power] from Kabzeel [a city in southern Judah], a man [person, individual] of many [numerous, abundant] exploits [deeds, achievements, works]. He struck down [slew, killed] two [a pair] champions [lion-like men, strong warriors] of Moab [a land and descendants of Lot], and on a snowy [wintry, icy] day he went down [descended, fell] into a pit [cistern, hole] and killed [slew, smote] a lion. word study 23 He also killed an Egyptian [a man of great stature], a huge man [about seven and a half feet tall] five cubits [a unit of measurement, approximately 7.5 feet] tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear [like a weaver’s beam, a long wooden rod] like a weaver’s beam [a beam used in a loom for weaving] in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club [a staff, a wooden rod], snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian [slayed, put to death] with his own spear. word study 24 These [specific, notable] were the exploits [acts, deeds] of Benaiah [Jehovah has built, a strong warrior] son [descendant, offspring] of Jehoiada [Jehovah knows, a high priest], who won [gained, acquired] a name [reputation, honor] alongside [among, equal to] the three [a trio, thrice] mighty men [strong warriors, champions]. word study 25 He was most honored [highly esteemed, respected] among the Thirty [a group of elite warriors], but he did not become [attain to, reach the status of] one of the Three [the most elite group]. And David [the king of Israel, a man after God’s heart] appointed him over his guard [personal bodyguards, royal protectors]. word study 26 Now these were the mighty men [strong warriors, valiant ones]: Asahel [God-made, nephew of King David] the brother [male sibling, close relative] of Joab [Jehovah is father, army general], Elhanan [God has graciously given] son [descendant, offspring] of Dodo [beloved, uncle] of Bethlehem [house of bread, city of David], word study 27 Shammoth [a brave warrior] the Harorite [a mountaineer, from the mountain region], Helez [he has strength, a mighty warrior] the Pelonite [from Palon, a certain one], word study 28 Ira [son of a mighty warrior] son of Ikkesh [the father of a great officer] the Tekoite [from Tekoa, a town in Judah], Abiezer [my father is help, a name signifying divine assistance] the Anathothite [from Anathoth, a city near Jerusalem], word study 29 Sibbecai [a brave Israelite warrior] the Hushathite [from Hushah’s clan], Ilai [a mighty man of David] the Ahohite [a descendant of Ahoach, from the tribe of Benjamin], word study 30 Maharai [the warrior, from Netophah town] the Netophathite [inhabitant of Netophah, near a spring], Heled [meaning transient] son [a descendant, or grandson] of Baanah [in affliction, a Benjamite] the Netophathite [of Netophah, near a spring], word study 31 Ithai [son of strength] son of Ribai [a descendant of] from Gibeah [a city of Benjamin, hill or mound] of the Benjamites [sons of the right hand, tribe of Benjamin], Benaiah [Jehovah has built, a strong warrior] the Pirathonite [an inhabitant of Pirathon, a town in Ephraim], word study 32 Hurai [from the valleys near Gaash Mountain] from the brooks [or streams, rivers] of Gaash [a hill in Palestine, meaning quaking or shaking], Abiel [my father is God] the Arbathite [from the desert house, Beth-arabah], word study 33 Azmaveth [strong unto death, from Bahurim town] the Baharumite [from Bahurim, meaning ‘choice youths’], Eliahba [God hides, brave warrior] the Shaalbonite [inhabitant of Shaalbin, a place in Israel], word study 34 the sons [descendants, offspring] of Hashem [the Name, divine title] the Gizonite [from Gizon, a quarrier or shepherd], Jonathan [Jehovah has given] son [offspring, descendant] of Shagee [a warrior, brave one] the Hararite [a mountaineer, hill dweller], word study 35 Ahiam [mother’s brother, uncle] son [descendant, offspring] of Sachar [a brave warrior’s father] the Hararite [mountain dweller, from Harar], Eliphal [my God is supplication, prayer] son [offspring, descendant] of Ur [a city in ancient Babylonia, moon worship center], word study 36 Hepher [a well, source of life] the Mecherathite [from Mekerah, a place of dwelling], Ahijah [brother of Jehovah, one closely related to God] the Pelonite [from Palon, a certain one, a distinctive people], word study 37 Hezro [the Carmel city resident] the Carmelite [inhabitant of Mount Carmel], Naarai [a brave warrior] son [descendant, offspring] of Ezbai [the father of a mighty man], word study 38 Joel [the prophet, Jehovah is God] the brother [male sibling, close relative] of Nathan [giver, prophet], Mibhar [choice, select warrior] son [descendant, offspring] of Hagri [Hagrite, Arabian clan member], word study 39 Zelek [the Ammonite warrior] the Ammonite, Naharai [from Beeroth town] the Beerothite, the armor-bearer [servant who had the care of the arms, bearer of the weapons] of Joab [Jehovah is father, King David’s nephew] son of Zeruiah [balsam or fragrant oil, sister of David], word study 40 Ira [a mighty warrior] the Ithrite [a descendant of Jether], Gareb [meaning scorn or scorch] the Ithrite [from Jattir town], word study 41 Uriah [the prophet, God’s spokesman] the Hittite [a descendant of Heth], Zabad [meaning ‘gift’ or ’endowment’] son [offspring, descendant] of Ahlai [a family name, possibly meaning ‘my ascension’ or ‘my rising’], word study 42 Adina [a leader, chief] son of Shiza [father of Adina, a Reubenite] the Reubenite [a descendant of Reuben, from the tribe of Reuben], chief [head, leader] of the Reubenites [those from the tribe of Reuben], and the thirty [thirty soldiers, a group of thirty] with him [under his command, accompanying him], word study 43 Hanan [descendant from] son of Maacah [a place of oppression], Joshaphat [Jehovah judges, or God’s judgment] the Mithnite [from the town of Methen, or a guardian], word study 44 Uzzia [the strong one, reflecting Jehovah’s power] the Ashterathite [inhabitant of Ashtaroth, a city east of the Jordan], Shama [a listener, one who hears] and Jeiel [God’s strength, having God’s might] the sons [descendants, offspring] of Hotham [the sealed one, protected by God] the Aroerite [from Aroer, a place of destitution], word study 45 Jediael [knowing God] son of Shimri [vigilant, watchful] and his brother [male sibling, close relative] Joha [Jehovah gives life] the Tizite [thou shalt go forth, descendant of Tiz], word study 46 Eliel [from Machaveh] the Mahavite, Jeribai [my contentment] and Joshaviah [Jehovah makes equal], the sons [descendants, offspring] of Elnaam [God is delight], Ithmah [orphan, without parents] the Moabite [from the land of Moab, descendant of Lot], word study 47 Eliel [my God is God], Obed [serving, a servant], and Jaasiel [given by God, a gift from the Lord] the Mezobaite [from Mezoba, a place in Palestine, a Mesobaite]. word study