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1 Chronicles 11:23 Β· KJV

"And 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."

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Passage Context

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.
25Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle confrontations in your life?

2

What does it mean to you to overcome a powerful adversary?

3

When have you had to rely on your own strength to succeed?

Life Application

strength

Face your challenges with confidence, knowing that you have the strength to overcome obstacles. Trust in your abilities and God's support.

faith

Consider how you can turn your challenges into victories by relying on your faith and inner strength.

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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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