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Chief of the three

A title given to Adino the Eznite, one of David’s greatest heroes (2 Sam. 23:8); also called Jashobeam (1 Chr. 11:11).

In the Bible

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Verses where Chief of the three is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 11:20

    Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Scripture on Chief of the three

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Chief of the three references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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