II Samuel · Chapter 23 King James Version

II Samuel 23:8

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The Scripture

(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.
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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