2 Samuel 23:22
2 Samuel 23:22 Meaning and Explanation
“These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.”
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Read Full Chapter →For such deeds Benaiah earned a name among the mighty men.
What Does 2 Samuel 23:22 Mean?
The narrator sums up Benaiah's exploits and grants him his honor: he had a name among the mighty men. His courage placed him in the company of David's renowned warriors.
To be given a name among the faithful is no small thing. Benaiah's deeds were remembered and recorded, his service woven into the story of the kingdom. So God keeps account of those who serve Him bravely, and the names the world might overlook are written and held in lasting honor.
2 Samuel 23:22 in the Original Language
shem (שֵׁם), 'name' -- one's reputation and renown, the honor that endures with a person's memory.
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What does 2 Samuel 23:22 mean?
For such deeds Benaiah earned a name among the mighty men.