King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the [first] three.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Of the three in the second rank he had the most honor and was therefore made their leader; however, he did not achieve the status of the first three.
Berean Standard Bible:
He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.
American Standard Version:
Of the three, he was more honorable than the two, and was made their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of the three{H7969}, he was more honourable{H3513} than the two{H8147}; for he was their captain{H8269}: howbeit he attained{H935} not to the first three{H7969}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 13:8
- But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
1 Corinthians 15:41
- [There is] one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for [one] star differeth from [another] star in glory.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 11:21
1 Chronicles 11:21 is part of a passage that recounts the exploits of David's mighty warriors, known as the "Three" and the "Thirty." The verse specifically refers to one of the Three, who is not named in this particular verse but is described as being more honorable than the other two, despite not being part of the elite inner circle known as the first Three. This individual held the position of captain over the others, indicating a role of leadership and respect within David's army.
The historical context of this verse is set during the reign of King David, who ruled over Israel around the 10th century BCE. During his reign, David had a group of elite warriors who were renowned for their bravery and military prowess. The Three, also known as the Three Mighty Men, were the foremost of these warriors and were particularly close to David, often engaging in the most dangerous exploits in his service.
The themes present in this verse include the recognition of military valor, the importance of leadership, and the structure of ancient Israelite military organization. It also touches on the concept of honor and how it is not solely contingent upon one's position within a hierarchy but can also be attributed to personal qualities and achievements. The verse reflects the esteem in which these warriors were held and the camaraderie and loyalty that existed among them, as well as the nuanced hierarchy within David's elite forces. The unnamed captain's distinction as more honorable than the two other members of the Three, despite not reaching the status of the first Three, highlights the complexity of social and military rankings in David's court.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H3513
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבַד
Transliteration: kâbad
Pronunciation: kaw-bad'
Description: or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses); abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.