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1 Chronicles 11:12
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The chronicler lists David’s military commanders, placing Eleazar immediately after Jashobeam in the official roster. This enumeration occurs during the formal documentation of David’s elite forces, directly preceding the battle narrative at Pas-dammim.
The words — אַחֲרָי/ו ('a.cha.Ra/v) = after him/next in command; גִבֹּרִים (gi.bo.Rim) = mighty [men]. These terms establish a literal succession of rank and a fixed group designation rather than a metaphorical title.
The thread — The parallel military list in 2 Samuel 23:9 records the same commander and title. His family line connects to Dodai the Ahohite in 1 Chronicles 27:4, who oversaw a monthly troop division.
Why it lands — The text records a documented succession in military authority and elite status. It requires the reader to acknowledge a structured chain of command within David’s forces without assigning spiritual symbolism to the rank.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 27:4 Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.
- 2 Samuel 23:9 Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,
- 2 Samuel 23:17 saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
- 2 Samuel 23:23 He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.
- 1 Chronicles 8:4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
- 1 Chronicles 11:19 saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
- 1 Chronicles 11:21 He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.