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1 Chronicles 11:22 · KJV

"Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day."

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Passage Context

20And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.
21Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
22Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day.
23And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
24These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.

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Reflection Questions

1

What challenges have you faced that required bravery?

2

How do you respond to fear in your life?

3

When have you felt empowered to overcome a significant obstacle?

Life Application

courage

Embrace challenges as opportunities to demonstrate your strength and faith. Remember that bravery often comes in facing fears.

faith

Trust in God’s guidance when facing daunting tasks, just as Benaiah did.

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BenaiahOT

Benaiah was a valiant warrior and the son of Jehoiada, known for his bravery and loyalty to King David. He became the commander of David's bodyguard.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 8:18

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