1 Chronicles 11:12
1 Chronicles 11:12 in Multiple Translations
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
And after him was Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, who was one of the three great fighters.
After him came Eleazar, son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the Three leading warriors.
And after him was Eleazar the sonne of Dodo the Ahohite, which was one of the three valiant men.
And after him [is] Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, he [is] among the three mighty;
After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
And after him was Eleazar his uncle’s son the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
Another one was Eleazar, who was the son of Dodo from the clan of Ahoh.
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1 Chronicles 11:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
בֶּן
דּוֹד֖וֹ
הָ/אֲחוֹחִ֑י
ה֖וּא
בִּ/שְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
וְ/אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Prep | Suff
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
Eleazar
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
דּוֹד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
Dodo
N-proper
הָ/אֲחוֹחִ֑י
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
Ahohite
Art | Ngmsa
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בִּ/שְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Prep | Adj
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:12
וְ/אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
אֶלְעָזָ֥ר
ʼElʻâzâr
H499
"Eleazar"
N-proper
Eleazar means God has helped, and was the name of several Israelites, including a high priest and one of David's warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Eleazar = "God has helped" 1) the high priest son of Aaron 2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark 3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) a Levite 6) one of the line of Parosh
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: Eleazar. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 31:51; Nehemiah 12:42.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
דּוֹד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
"Dodo"
N-proper
Dodo was an Israelite, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24, and the father of Elhanan, one of David's captains. His name means 'his beloved'. Dodo was also the name of two other Israelites. He was a man of the tribe of Issachar and a man of Bethlehem.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24; father of: Elhanan (H0445H) § Dodo = "his beloved" 1) a man of the tribe of Issachar 2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains 3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dodo. See also: Judges 10:1; 2 Samuel 23:24; 1 Chronicles 11:26.
הָ/אֲחוֹחִ֑י
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
"Ahohite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ahohite is a descendant of Ahoach, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. In 2 Samuel 23:9, an Ahohite is mentioned as one of David's mighty men, known for bravery. The term refers to a family lineage.
Definition: Someone descended from Ahoah, a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Abishua (H0050H); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4; Group of a.cho.ach (אֲחוֹחַ "Ahoah" H0265) § Ahohite = "brother of rest" one of the clan of Ahoah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahohite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12; 1 Chronicles 27:4.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בִּ/שְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
הַ/גִּבֹּרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Art | Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:12
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:12
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:12
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:12
Context — David’s Mighty Men
10Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.
11This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
12Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
13He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. 14But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 27:4 | Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:17–19 | saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he lifted his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 23:23 | He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 23:9 | Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 11:19 | saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 8:4 | Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 11:21 | He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. |
1 Chronicles 11:12 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Eleazar who was one of King David's top warriors. He was very brave and played an important role in David's army. We can learn from Eleazar's example by trusting in God's power and being loyal to those we care about, just like David did (Psalm 23:4). By following Eleazar's example, we can stand firm in our faith and trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite?
Eleazar was one of the three mighty men who served under King David, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:12. He was a brave warrior who fought alongside David and played a significant role in his military campaigns (1 Chronicles 11:13-14).
What does it mean to be 'next in command'?
In the context of 1 Chronicles 11:12, being 'next in command' means that Eleazar held a high position of authority and leadership among David's mighty men, likely serving as a deputy or second-in-command to Jashobeam (1 Chronicles 11:11).
What can we learn from Eleazar's example?
Eleazar's bravery and loyalty to David serve as an example to us, reminding us of the importance of standing firm in our faith and trusting in God's power, just as David did (Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 3:5-6).
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
The story of Eleazar and David's mighty men is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with Israel and the establishment of David's kingdom, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the true King of Israel (Luke 1:32-33, Revelation 19:16).
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a 'mighty man' of God, and how can I apply this concept to my own life?
- How can I demonstrate courage and loyalty in my own relationships and circumstances, just as Eleazar did?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's power and provision, even in difficult or uncertain situations?
- How does the story of Eleazar and David's mighty men inspire me to stand firm in my faith and to trust in God's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:12
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:12
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties. The three mighties.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:12
1 Chronicles 11:12 And after him [was] Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who [was one] of the three mighties.Ver. 12. And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo.] As after him was Shammah, though not here mentioned. Of their exploits done.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:12
(12) Eleazar the son of Dodo.—For Dodo the LXX. has Dodai; so 1 Chronicles 27:4, and the Hebrew text of Samuel; but Syriac and Vulgate “his uncle,” a translation of dodo.The Ahohite—i.e., of the clan Ahoah; perhaps the Benjamite house of this name (1 Chronicles 8:4). Who was one of the three mighties.—“He was among the three heroes,” i.e., one of the first or leading trio of warriors, whose names were Jashobeam (Eshbaal), Eleazar, and Shammah (2 Samuel 23:11).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:12
10–41a (= 2 Samuel 23:8-39). David’s Mighty Men and their Deeds (The names of twelve of these heroes reappear in chap. 27 as the commanders of David’s twelve “courses.”) This section seems to consist of elements drawn from different sources and brought together (probably by the author of Samuel) in order to give as complete a list as possible of the heroes who at different times in David’s career did good service to Israel. 1 Chronicles 11:11-14 (= 2 Samuel 23:8-12) deal with two (in Sam. three) heroes otherwise unknown. 1 Chronicles 11:15-19 (= 2 Samuel 23:13-17) are independent of the foregoing and narrate an exploit of three unnamed heroes. 1 Chronicles 11:20-25 (= 2 Samuel 23:18-23) seem in turn to be independent of 15–19, and 1 Chronicles 11:21; 1 Chronicles 11:25 in particular seem to be quoted from some lost poem. These verses contain the eulogy of Abishai and Benaiah. 1 Chronicles 11:26-41 a (= 2 Samuel 23:24-39) contain thirty names of heroes whose exploits are not recorded. It is to be noted that Chron., 1 Chronicles 11:41 b–47, adds some sixteen names at the end which are not given in Samuel. Joab is not included in the formal list because he has been already mentioned (1 Chronicles 11:6). Lists of names are favourite features in Oriental Histories. Thus ibn Hishâm in his life of Mohammed gives a list of the 83 Moslems who took refuge in Abyssinia from the persecution of the Koreish, of the 75 inhabitants of Medina who swore allegiance to the Prophet before the Hegira, and even of the 314 Moslems who were present at the battle of Bedr.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 11:12
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Consecrated, Not Constrained by Dean Taylor | Dean Taylor preaches on the importance of self-denial and consecration in the Christian life, using the story of David's men fetching water for him as an offering to the Lord as an |