II Samuel · Chapter 23 King James Version

II Samuel 23:20

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The Scripture

(20) 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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

David spoke his final prophetic words, describing the righteous ruler as like the light of morning, and the chapter lists the exploits and names of his mighty men, including the three who broke through Philistine lines to bring him water. These warriors' loyalty and valor are recorded as a lasting testimony to David's reign.

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