2 Samuel 23:21 · KJV
"And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but 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."
King James Version
What does 2 Samuel 23:21 mean? →Passage Context
19Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.
20And 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: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:
21And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but 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.
22These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.
23He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
Reflection Questions
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What does it mean to use your strengths against challenges?
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How can you turn the weapons of your adversaries against them?
3
When have you had to think creatively to overcome an obstacle?
Life Application
strategy
Think about how you can use your unique skills to overcome challenges in your life.
resilience
Consider how you can turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
People in This Verse
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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