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2 Samuel 23:18

2 Samuel 23:18
And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among the three,.... Another triumvirate, of which he…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Three - “The three” 2Sa 23:22. It was Abishai’s prowess on this occasion that raised him to be chief of this triad.

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 23:18-23

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18. Abishai David's valiant but hard-hearted nephew, who shared the command of the army…