Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version this is the list of David’s mighty warriors: Jashobeam, a Hakmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. New Living Translation Here is the record of David’s mightiest warriors: The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 300 enemy warriors in a single battle. English Standard Version This is an account of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, a Hachmonite, was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against 300 whom he killed at one time. Berean Standard Bible This 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. Berean Literal Bible And these are the numbers of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite, chief of the captains; he lifted up his spear against three hundred, whom he wounded at one time. King James Bible And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. New King James Version And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam the son of a Hachmonite, chief of the captains; he had lifted up his spear against three hundred, killed by him at one time. New American Standard Bible These constitute the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. NASB 1995 These constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. NASB 1977 And these constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. Legacy Standard Bible These constitute the list of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. Amplified Bible This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty [heroes]. He lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. Berean Annotated Bible This is the list of David’s (beloved) mighty men: Jashobeam (the people will return) son of Hachmoni (wise) was chief of the officers [of the Three]; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. Christian Standard Bible This is the list of David’s warriors: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the Thirty; he wielded his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the list of David’s warriors: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the Thirty; he wielded his spear against 300 and killed them at one time. American Standard Version And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. Contemporary English Version The first of these warriors was Jashobeam the son of Hachmoni, the leader of the Three Warriors. In one battle he killed 300 men with his spear. English Revised Version And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. GOD'S WORD® Translation The first of David's fighting men was Jashobeam, son of Hachmon, the leader of the three. He used his spear to kill 300 men on one occasion. Good News Translation First was Jashobeam of the clan of Hachmon, the leader of "The Three." He fought with his spear against three hundred men and killed them all in one battle. International Standard Version This record of the warriors who were for David included Hachmoni's son Jashobeam, leader of the platoons, who killed 300 with his spear in a single encounter. NET Bible This is the list of David's warriors: Jashobeam, a Hacmonite, was head of the officers. He killed three hundred men with his spear in a single battle. New Heart English Bible This is the number of the warriors whom David had: Jeshbaal the son of Hachmoni, leader of the Three. And he wielded his spear against eight hundred and killed them at one time. Webster's Bible Translation And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis 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. World English Bible This is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd this [is] an account of the mighty ones whom David has: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite [is] head of the thirty; he is lifting up his spear against three hundred—wounded, at one time. Berean Literal Bible And these are the numbers of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite, chief of the captains; he lifted up his spear against three hundred, whom he wounded at one time. Young's Literal Translation And this is an account of the mighty ones whom David hath: Jashobeam son of a Hachmonite is head of the thirty; he is lifting up his spear against three hundred -- wounded, at one time. Smith's Literal Translation And these the number of strong ones which were to David; Jashobeam, son of Hachmoni, head of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounding at one time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd this is the number of the heroes of David: Jesbaam the son of Hachamoni the chief among the thirty: he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounded by him at one time. Catholic Public Domain Version And this is the number of the robust of David: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, leader among the thirty. He lifted up his spear over three hundred, who were wounded at one time. New American Bible Here is the list of David’s warriors: Ishbaal, the son of Hachamoni, chief of the Three. He brandished his spear over three hundred, whom he had slain in a single encounter. New Revised Standard Version This is an account of David’s mighty warriors: Jashobeam, son of Hachmoni, was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against three hundred whom he killed at one time. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: seated in the first rank, chief of thirty men, Gedho, a valiant man; he lifted up his spear and slew three hundred men in one hour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the numbers of the men of David: he who sat in the first seat was Chief of thirty, Gedkhu was a mighty man; he drew his spear and he killed three hundred men in one hour. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them at one time. Brenton Septuagint Translation And this is the list of the mighty men of David; Jesebada, son of Achaman, first of the thirty: he drew his sword once against three hundred whom he slew at one time. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men10Now 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.… Cross References This is the list of David’s mighty men: 2 Samuel 23:24-39 Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, … 1 Chronicles 12:1-22 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; … 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” … Jashobeam son of Hachmoni 2 Samuel 23:8 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. 1 Chronicles 27:1-2 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:32 David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. was chief of the officers; 2 Samuel 23:18 Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. 1 Chronicles 27:5-6 The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 2 Samuel 8:18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders. he wielded his spear against three hundred men, 2 Samuel 23:20-21 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. Numbers 25:7-8 On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, / followed the Israelite into the tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, Judges 3:31 After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. whom he killed at one time. Judges 15:15 He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men. 1 Samuel 14:13-14 So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off. / In that first assault, Jonathan and his armor-bearer struck down about twenty men in about half an acre of land. 1 Samuel 18:27 David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. 1 Chronicles 27:2 Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. Treasury of Scripture And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. Jashobeam 1 Chronicles 27:2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. 2 Samuel 23:8 These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. The Tachmonite, Adino, the Eznite Jump to Previous Account Brandished Captains Chief Constitute David David's Death Encounter Hachmoni Head Hundred Ishbaal Jashobeam Jasho'be-Am Killed Lifted Mighty Officers Ones Raised Slain Slew Spear Thirty Three Time War Wielded WoundedJump to Next Account Brandished Captains Chief Constitute David David's Death Encounter Hachmoni Head Hundred Ishbaal Jashobeam Jasho'be-Am Killed Lifted Mighty Officers Ones Raised Slain Slew Spear Thirty Three Time War Wielded Wounded1 Chronicles 11 1. David Becomes King over All Israel4. Jerusalem 10. David's Mighty Men This is the list of David’s mighty men: David's mighty men, also known as "The Thirty" or "The Three," were a group of elite warriors who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. These men were renowned for their bravery, skill, and loyalty. Their exploits are recorded in both 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel, highlighting their importance in Israel's history. The concept of mighty men reflects the ancient Near Eastern tradition of warrior elites who served kings and leaders. Jashobeam son of Hachmoni: was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time: Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, anointed by God, known for his heart for God and leadership. 2. Jashobeam A mighty warrior and chief of David's captains, renowned for his bravery and skill in battle. 3. Hachmoni The father of Jashobeam, indicating his lineage and possibly his tribe. 4. The Three Hundred The group of enemies Jashobeam defeated, showcasing his extraordinary military prowess. 5. The Mighty Men A group of elite warriors who served King David, known for their loyalty and exceptional feats in battle. Teaching Points Courage and Faith in ActionJashobeam's feat demonstrates the power of courage and faith in God. Believers are encouraged to trust God for strength in their battles, whether physical or spiritual. Leadership and Loyalty David's ability to inspire and lead such mighty men speaks to the importance of godly leadership and the loyalty it can engender. Christians are called to be leaders who inspire others to greatness in God's service. God's Empowerment The extraordinary achievements of David's mighty men remind us that God empowers His people to accomplish what seems impossible. Believers should seek God's strength in their endeavors. Legacy of Faithfulness The record of Jashobeam and the mighty men serves as a testament to the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication. Christians are encouraged to leave a legacy of faith and service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 11:11?2. How does Jashobeam's bravery inspire us to face our own spiritual battles? 3. What qualities made Jashobeam a "chief of the captains" in 1 Chronicles 11:11? 4. How can we apply Jashobeam's courage to our daily walk with Christ? 5. What other biblical figures demonstrate similar bravery as Jashobeam in Scripture? 6. How does Jashobeam's story encourage us to trust God's strength in challenges? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 11:11 reveal about the nature of biblical heroism and leadership? 8. How does Jashobeam's feat in 1 Chronicles 11:11 challenge our understanding of divine empowerment? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 11:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11? 11. Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event? 12. (2 Samuel 23:8) How could one warrior realistically kill eight hundred men at one time? 13. The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11) 14. (2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)? What Does 1 Chronicles 11:11 Mean This is the list of David’s mighty men– Scripture pauses to honor a band of warriors whose courage helped secure the throne promised in 2 Samuel 7. – Recording their names affirms that God sees and remembers individual faithfulness (cf. Malachi 3:16; Hebrews 6:10). – The same roster appears in 2 Samuel 23:8–39, reminding us that the books of Samuel and Chronicles complement and confirm each other’s historical accuracy. – By setting the list immediately after David’s coronation (1 Chronicles 11:1–9), the writer links royal success with God-empowered human obedience. Jashobeam son of Hachmoni – Personal details matter; knowing his father’s name roots the account in verifiable history (compare the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1–9). – 2 Samuel 23:8 calls him “Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite,” showing that people often bore more than one designation—one a personal name, the other a clan reference. Both labels identify the same man, preserving the full picture rather than contradicting it. – God raised up many kinds of servants—from shepherd kings like David (1 Samuel 16:11–13) to specialized warriors like Jashobeam—each fitted for a task within His plan. was chief of the officers – “Officers” (or “captains”) were elite commanders (see 1 Chronicles 27:1–3, where Jashobeam heads the first monthly division of 24,000). – Leadership among God’s people is portrayed as service backed by proven character and courage (Numbers 27:18–23; Matthew 20:26). – David surrounded himself with such men, reflecting Proverbs 13:20—“He who walks with the wise will become wise.” Their influence helped shape a kingdom after God’s heart. he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time – The deed sounds impossible to modern ears, yet Scripture repeatedly records God granting overwhelming victory to faithful individuals (Judges 3:31; 1 Samuel 14:6–15). – 2 Samuel 23:8 mentions eight hundred slain, likely describing Jashobeam’s broader military record, while Chronicles highlights one specific engagement of three hundred. Both numbers underscore heroic prowess without negating each other. – Key truths: • God can multiply limited human strength (Psalm 18:29,34). • Courage often inspires others; Jashobeam’s feat set the tone for the exploits that follow (1 Chronicles 11:12–47). • Spiritual application: believers today may not wield spears, yet we stand “strong in the Lord” (Ephesians 6:10) against spiritual opposition, trusting the same God who empowered David’s mighty men. summary 1 Chronicles 11:11 opens the roll call of David’s elite warriors by spotlighting Jashobeam. The verse underscores that God remembers names, appoints leaders, and empowers ordinary people for extraordinary victories. In celebrating this champion’s single-handed defeat of three hundred foes, the text invites us to trust the Lord who still equips His servants for every battle He calls them to face. (11) And this is the number of the mighty men.--The heading of the catalogue in Samuel is merely, "These are the names of the warriors whom David had." The chronicler resumes, after the parenthetic explanation of the last verse, with "These, the number of the warriors." The word "number" (mispar) seems to refer to the fact that the corps was originally known as the Thirty (comp. 1Chronicles 11:12). In 1Chronicles 12:23, the plural (mispere) is used.Jashobeam, an Hachmonite.--Literally, Jasho-beam, son of a Hakmonite; but ben may be spurious, as in 1Chronicles 9:7, and Nehemiah 11:10. The Hebrew of 2Samuel 23:8 has yoshebbashshebeth Tahkemoni, which has been supposed to be a corruption of Ishbosheth ha-hahmoni ("Ishbosheth the Hachmonite"). If this guess be right, the Jashobeam of our text may be a disguise of Eshbaal. This seems to be borne out by the readings of the Vatican LXX. here and at 1Chronicles 27:2 : ???????? and ??????. The Alex. MS., however, reads ?????? and ??????, that is, Jashobeam. . . . Verse 11. - This is the number. The Hebrew has," These are the number." The sentence should probably be, "These are the names" (2 Samuel 23:8). Jashobeam. In the parallel passage, this name is supplied by the words "The Tachmonite ישֵׁב בַּשֶּׁבָת, Authorized Version, "that sat in the seat" (see the previous verse), probably in error for our יָשָׁבְעָם (see Kennicott's 'Dissert.,' 82). His immediate paternal ancestor seems to have been Zabdiel (1 Chronicles 27:2). The only other notices of him are in 1 Chronicles 12:6; 1 Chronicles 27:2, in which latter passage he is mentioned as "over the first course for the first month and in his course were twenty and four thousand." The chief of the captains. The Authorized Version follows the Keri (which is distinguished from the Chethiv by a yod in place of a vau), and translates captains. It seems better (vers. 15, 25; 1 Chronicles 12:1, 18; 1 Chronicles 27:6) to abide by the Chethiv, and translate "the chief of the thirty." He lifted up his spear. Notice the probable error in Samuel, occasioned by some similarity in the Hebrew letters. "The same was Adino the Eznite." The number of Jashobeam's victims is stated at "eight hundred" in the parallel passage (2 Samuel 23:8). (For analogous idioms, see Exodus 7:20; Exodus 20:25; Deuteronomy 27:5; Joshua 8:31; Psalm 41:9; Psalm 74:5; Isaiah 2:4; Ezekiel 26:28.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisוְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those is the list מִסְפַּ֥ר (mis·par) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration of David’s לְדָוִ֑יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse mighty men: הַגִּבֹּרִ֖ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Jashobeam יָשָׁבְעָ֣ם (yā·šā·ḇə·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3434: Jashobeam -- 'people will return', one of David's heroes son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Hachmoni חַכְמוֹנִ֗י (ḥaḵ·mō·w·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2453: Hachmoni -- 'wise', two Israelites was chief רֹ֚אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of the officers; הַשָּׁ֣לִישִׁ֔ים (haš·šā·lî·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth he הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are wielded עוֹרֵ֧ר (‘ō·w·rêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5782: To rouse oneself, awake his spear חֲנִית֛וֹ (ḥă·nî·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2595: A lance against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against three שְׁלֹשׁ־ (šə·lōš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice hundred men, מֵא֥וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred whom he killed חָלָ֖ל (ḥā·lāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted at one אֶחָֽת׃ (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first time. בְּפַ֥עַם (bə·p̄a·‘am) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Links 1 Chronicles 11:11 NIV1 Chronicles 11:11 NLT 1 Chronicles 11:11 ESV 1 Chronicles 11:11 NASB 1 Chronicles 11:11 KJV 1 Chronicles 11:11 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 11:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 11:11 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 11:11 French Bible 1 Chronicles 11:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:11 This is the number of the mighty (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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