David's Mighty Men
The Thirty and the Three (2 Samuel 23; 1 Chronicles 11)
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Abi-albon
Member of King David's elite warriors known as The Thirty
A distinguished member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' recognized for his military prowess during the United Monarchy.
Abiezer the Anathothite
Member of David's Mighty Men and commander of the ninth army division
A Benjamite warrior and military commander who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' and led a division of 24,000 men.
Abishai
Military commander and nephew of David who served as chief of the Three and killed three hundred men in one battle
A high-ranking military commander and nephew of King David, known for his fierce loyalty, battlefield prowess, and leadership during the United Monarchy.
Adina
Reubenite chief who led thirty men as one of David's mighty warriors
A Reubenite chief and one of King David's elite warriors, known for leading a contingent of thirty men within the king's military hierarchy.
Adino
Warrior who killed eight hundred men at one time with a spear
A member of the elite 'Three' among King David’s mighty men, renowned for killing eight hundred men in a single encounter.
Agee
Father of Shammah the Hararite who was one of David's three mighty men
Agee was a Hararite and the father of Shammah, one of King David's elite warriors known as 'The Three' mighty men.
Ahasbai
Father of Eliphelet the Maacathite
Ahasbai was a Maacathite man and the father of Eliphelet, one of King David’s elite warriors known as the Mighty Men.
Ahiam
Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men'. Called a Hararite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
Ahiam was a member of King David’s 'Thirty,' an elite group of warriors celebrated for their exceptional military service and loyalty during the United Monarchy.
Ahijah the Pelonite
Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' listed in the Chronicles. Called a Pelonite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A member of King David’s elite warriors, known as 'The Thirty,' during the transition into the Divided Monarchy period.
Ahithophel
Counselor to King David who betrayed him to join Absalom's rebellion
A renowned counselor to King David who defected to support Absalom’s rebellion, ultimately committing suicide when his advice was rejected.
Ahlai, Parent of Zabad
Parent of Zabad the mighty man
Ahlai was a figure in the Divided Monarchy period, identified in the book of 1 Chronicles as the parent of Zabad, one of King David’s mighty warriors.
Ahoah
Patriarch of the Ahohite clan within the Tribe of Benjamin
A son of Bela and grandson of the patriarch Benjamin, Ahoah was a tribal leader who gave his name to the ancestral house of the Ahohites.
Ariel, Champion of Moab
Moabite champion defeated by Benaiah son of Jehoiada
One of two elite Moabite warriors defeated by Benaiah son of Jehoiada, one of King David’s most prominent military commanders.
Asahel, Brother of Joab
Nephew of David and one of 'The Thirty' known for his incredible speed
A renowned warrior and nephew of King David known for his incredible speed, who served as a commander in David's army before being killed by Abner.
Azmaveth the Barhumite
Member of King David's elite Thirty Mighty Men
A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' recognized for his military prowess during the United Monarchy.
Baanah, Father of Heled
father of Heled, one of King David's elite 'Mighty Men'
A Netophathite from the tribe of Judah whose son, Heled, served as one of King David’s elite warriors and military commanders.
Bani the Gadite
Warrior among King David's Mighty Men
A member of the elite military unit known as David's Mighty Men, distinguished for his martial prowess and loyalty to the king during the United Monarchy.
Benaiah the Pirathonite
Elite warrior among David's 'Thirty' and commander of the eleventh monthly division of the army
An Ephraimite warrior from Pirathon who served as one of King David's elite 'Thirty' and commanded a division of 24,000 men.
Benaiah, Son of Jehoiada
Commander of David's bodyguard who killed a lion in a pit and became Solomon's army chief
A mighty man of valor who served as the commander of King David's elite bodyguard and eventually became the commander-in-chief of King Solomon's army.
Benjamin, Son of Jacob
Youngest son of Jacob and the full brother of Joseph whose presence in Egypt led to his family's reconciliation
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin was the beloved patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a central figure in the narrative of Joseph's rise in Egypt.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Dodo of Bethlehem
father of Elhanan, one of David's elite Thirty warriors from Bethlehem
A resident of Bethlehem during the United Monarchy and father of Elhanan, one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' warriors.
Dodo the Ahohite
father of Eleazar, one of David's three mighty men, and commander of a monthly military division
Dodo the Ahohite was the father of Eleazar, one of King David’s 'Three Mighty Men,' and a high-ranking military leader in the United Monarchy.
Eleazar, Son of Dodo the Ahohite
Mighty man of David who fought until his hand froze to his sword
One of King David’s 'Three Mighty Men' renowned for his exceptional bravery and military prowess during the Philistine wars of the United Monarchy.
Elhanan, Son of Dodo of Bethlehem
Member of King David's elite warriors known as the Thirty
An elite warrior within King David’s 'Thirty,' a select group of military commanders distinguished for their prowess during the United Monarchy.
Eliahba
Member of King David's elite warriors known as the Thirty
Eliahba the Shaalbonite was one of King David’s 'Thirty,' an elite group of warriors who served as the monarch's personal honor guard and primary military commanders.
Eliam, Son of Ahithophel
member of David’s elite warriors known as The Thirty
A member of King David’s elite warriors, the 'Thirty,' and the son of the king's advisor, Ahithophel the Gilonite.
Eliel the Mahavite
Warrior in King David's elite guard known as the Mighty Men
A mighty warrior belonging to King David's elite guard, distinguished by the epithet 'the Mahavite' in the list of valiant men.
Eliel, Warrior of David
Warrior listed among King David's elite mighty men
A valiant warrior listed among the elite soldiers who served under King David during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Elika
Member of David’s Mighty Men
Elika the Harodite was a member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty.'
Eliphal
Warrior among King David's mighty men and son of Ur
Eliphal, the son of Ur, was a distinguished warrior and one of King David’s 'mighty men' listed in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy period.
Eliphelet, Son of Ahasbai
Warrior listed among King David's Mighty Men
Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, was a member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty.'
Elnaam
Father of two of King David's Mighty Men
Elnaam was the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of King David's elite warriors known as the Mighty Men.
Ezbai
father of Naarai, one of David's mighty men
Ezbai was a man from the time of the Divided Monarchy known exclusively as the father of Naarai, one of King David’s elite warriors.
Father of Nathan
Father of the warriors Joel and Nathan of Zobah
The unnamed father of Joel and Nathan of Zobah, whose sons served as elite warriors in King David's personal guard during the United Monarchy.
Gad, Son of Jacob
Seventh son of Jacob and founder of the warrior tribe of Gad
The seventh son of Jacob and the firstborn of Zilpah, Gad was a patriarch of Israel whose descendants became a warrior tribe known for their courage and inheritance east of the Jordan River.
Gareb
Member of King David's elite 'Thirty' mighty men. Called an Ithrite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' distinguished by his loyalty and combat prowess during the United Monarchy.
Hachmoni, Father of Jashobeam
Patriarch of the lineage that produced King David's chief mighty man
A patriarch and eponymous ancestor of a lineage known for military prowess and leadership within King David's elite guard.
Hagri
father of Mibhar, one of David’s mighty men
Hagri was a notable figure during the Divided Monarchy period, primarily identified as the father of Mibhar, one of King David’s elite Mighty Men.
Hanan, son of Maacah
Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men'
A distinguished warrior and member of King David's elite military corps known as the 'Mighty Men.'
Heleb
Warrior among King David's elite 'Mighty Men' known as The Thirty
A member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty,' serving as a military commander from Netophah during the United Monarchy.
Helez the Pelonite, Mighty Man of David
Mighty Man of King David who commanded the seventh division of the army. Called a Pelonite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A prominent military commander and member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' who led a division of 24,000 soldiers.
Hepher the Mecherathite
Member of King David's elite warriors known as The Thirty. Called a Mecherathite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
One of King David’s elite warriors, known as 'The Thirty,' who served during the establishment and defense of the United Monarchy.
Heth
Patriarch who was the son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittite people
Heth was the son of Canaan and the eponymous patriarch of the Hittites, a significant nation in the land of Canaan during the era of the Patriarchs.
Hezro
Member of David’s elite guard known as The Thirty
Hezro the Carmelite was a member of 'The Thirty,' an elite group of King David’s most courageous and loyal warriors during the United Monarchy.
Hiddai
Warrior in King David's elite group known as The Thirty
A distinguished warrior during the United Monarchy and a member of King David's elite military circle known as 'The Thirty'.
Hotham the Aroerite
father of Shama and Jeiel who were among David's mighty men
An Aroerite during the Divided Monarchy whose sons, Shama and Jeiel, served as elite warriors in King David’s mighty men.
Igal, Son of Nathan of Zobah
Elite warrior of King David's 'Thirty' who originated from Zobah
A member of the elite 'Thirty' warriors in King David's military who hailed from Zobah during the United Monarchy.
Ikkesh
Father of Ira the Tekoite, one of David's mighty men
Ikkesh was a man of Tekoa whose son, Ira, served as one of King David’s elite 'Thirty' mighty men and as a monthly divisional commander.
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite
Military commander of King David's sixth monthly division of 24,000 men
A high-ranking military officer in King David’s elite forces who commanded a division of 24,000 men during the United Monarchy.
Ira the Ithrite
Elite warrior of King David's Thirty. Called an Ithrite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A member of King David’s 'Thirty,' an elite group of warriors who served as the backbone of the United Monarchy’s military strength.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Ithmah
Moabite warrior who became one of King David's Mighty Men
Ithmah was a Moabite warrior who served as one of King David’s 'Mighty Men' during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Ittai, son of Ribai
Benjamite warrior and member of King David’s elite group of 'Mighty Men'
One of King David’s 'Mighty Men' (the Gibborim), a Benjamite warrior recognized for his military prowess during the United Monarchy.
Jaasiel the Mezobaite
Warrior listed among the mighty men of King David
Jaasiel the Mezobaite was a distinguished warrior who served as one of King David's elite mighty men in the Divided Monarchy era.
Jashen
father of the sons of Jashen who were among David's Mighty Men
A man whose sons were counted among David's Mighty Men during the United Monarchy of Israel.
Jashobeam, Chief of the Three
Chief of David's mighty men who killed hundreds of enemies in a single encounter with his spear
Jashobeam was a premier warrior and military commander under King David, recognized as the chief of the elite 'Three' mighty men.
Jediael, Son of Shimri
Warrior in King David's elite guard and son of Shimri
Jediael, the son of Shimri, was a skilled warrior and member of King David’s elite fighting force known as 'The Thirty'.
Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah
Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah
A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.
Jeiel, son of Hotham the Aroerite
Warrior among King David’s mighty men
Jeiel was a warrior and the son of Hotham the Aroerite, recognized as one of King David’s mighty men during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Jeribai
Warrior among King David's elite Mighty Men and son of Elnaam
A valiant warrior and one of King David's elite 'Mighty Men' during the transition to the Divided Monarchy period.
Joab, Commander of the Army
Commander of David's army who captured Jerusalem and killed Absalom
Joab was the nephew of King David and the supreme commander of Israel's military during the United Monarchy, known for his tactical brilliance and ruthless pragmatism.
Joel, Brother of Nathan
Warrior listed among King David’s Mighty Men in the book of Chronicles
Joel was a member of King David’s elite warriors, known as the Mighty Men, and was the brother of Nathan of Zobah.
Joha, Mighty Man of David
Mighty Man of King David who served alongside his brother Jediael
Joha the Tizite was a distinguished warrior and member of King David’s elite group of military heroes known as the Mighty Men.
Jonathan, Son of Shammah
Mighty man of David who served among the elite Thirty warriors. Called a Hararite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
An elite Judean warrior and one of King David's 'Mighty Men' who achieved high military distinction during the United Monarchy.
Joshaphat the Mithnite
Mighty man of David who is identified as the Mithnite
A distinguished elite soldier listed among the mighty men who served King David during the transition to the Divided Monarchy period.
Joshaviah
Warrior who was one of King David's Mighty Men
Joshaviah was one of King David’s elite warriors, known as one of the 'Mighty Men' listed in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy's military history.
Maacah, Parent of Hanan
Parent of Hanan, one of the elite mighty men in the service of the kingdom
Maacah was the parent of Hanan, one of King David’s mighty men, mentioned during the military record of the Divided Monarchy era.
Maacathite
Patriarchal founder of a Judean clan whose descendants served as Davidic warriors and military commanders
An ancestral figure and patriarch associated with the tribe of Judah, recognized as the progenitor of the people of Maacah within the Judean territory.
Maharai
Mighty man of David and commander of the tenth monthly military division
A Netophathite warrior from the tribe of Judah who served as one of King David’s mighty men and commanded a division of 24,000 soldiers.
Mibhar
Warrior in King David's elite guard of 'mighty men'
Mibhar, son of Hagri, was an elite warrior included in the list of King David’s mighty men.
Naarai
Warrior who served as one of King David's Mighty Men
Naarai, the son of Ezbai, was a distinguished warrior and member of King David's elite military bodyguard known as the 'Mighty Men' or the Thirty.
Naharai
Armor-bearer of Joab and one of David's 'Mighty Men'
Naharai the Beerothite was an elite warrior in King David’s 'Thirty' and the armor-bearer for Joab, the commander of the Israelite army.
Nathan of Zobah
father of Igal and brother of Joel, two of David’s Mighty Men
Nathan of Zobah was a man of the United Monarchy era known primarily as the father of Igal and the brother of Joel, both of whom were elite warriors for King David.
Obed, Mighty Man of David
Warrior listed among the Mighty Men of King David
A valiant warrior listed among King David’s elite military guard, noted for his service during the transition and establishment of the Divided Monarchy's foundations.
Paarai
Member of David's Mighty Men
A distinguished elite warrior within King David's special forces, known as 'The Thirty,' during the United Monarchy.
Reuben
Firstborn son of Jacob who lost his birthright for defiling his father's bed
Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah, the founding patriarch of the Tribe of Reuben, and a complex figure known for both his attempts to save Joseph and his loss of the birthright.
Ribai
father of Ittai the Benjamite who was one of David's Mighty Men
Ribai was a Benjamite from Gibeah and the father of Ittai, one of King David’s elite warriors known as 'The Thirty'.
Shama
Warrior among King David’s 'Mighty Men' and son of Hotham
A warrior and member of King David’s elite military force known as the 'Mighty Men.'
Shammah the Harodite
member of King David’s elite thirty mighty men
A distinguished member of King David’s elite group of warriors known as 'The Thirty' during the United Monarchy.
Shammah, Father of Jonathan
father of Jonathan the mighty man of David
A Hararite man during the United Monarchy whose son served among King David’s elite group of mighty warriors.
Shammah, Son of Agee
Elite warrior of King David who single-handedly defended a lentil field against the Philistines. Called a Hararite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A member of King David's elite warriors who famously defended a lentil field against the Philistine army.
Sharar
father of Ahiam the Hararite who was one of David's mighty men
A Hararite man during the United Monarchy whose son, Ahiam, served as one of King David’s elite thirty mighty men.
Shimri, Father of Jediael
father of Jediael and Joha who were among David's Mighty Men
Shimri was a man of the Divided Monarchy period whose two sons served as members of King David’s elite group of warriors known as the Mighty Men.
Shiza
Father of Adina the Reubenite who was one of David's mighty men
A Reubenite and the father of Adina, who was a chief officer and one of King David’s mighty men.
Sibbecai
Elite warrior who killed the giant Saph during the Philistine wars. Called a Hushathite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A distinguished Hushathite warrior and commander in King David's elite guard, known for slaying a Philistine giant.
Son of Jashen
Member of King David's elite 'Mighty Men'
An elite warrior within King David's select military group known as The Thirty during the United Monarchy.
Ur
Father of Eliphal, one of David's mighty men
Ur was a man of the tribe of Judah or Benjamin whose son, Eliphal, served as one of King David’s elite warriors known as the Mighty Men.
Uriah the Hittite
Elite soldier and husband of Bathsheba whose integrity was met with betrayal by King David
A loyal elite soldier in King David’s army whose integrity served as a foil to the king's adultery and eventual plot to have him killed in battle.
Uzzia
Warrior among King David's Mighty Men
Uzzia was an Ashterathite warrior and one of the 'Mighty Men' (Gibborim) belonging to King David’s elite military guard.
Zabad, Son of Ahlai
Mighty man of King David who is listed among the elite warriors in the book of Chronicles
A mighty warrior of King David's elite guard and a descendant of Ahlai during the Divided Monarchy period.
Zalmon
Elite warrior belonging to King David's 'Thirty'
Zalmon the Ahohite was an elite warrior belonging to King David’s 'Thirty,' a select group of military champions during the United Monarchy.
Zelek
Ammonite warrior who became one of King David's Mighty Men
Zelek the Ammonite was an elite foreign warrior and member of King David's legendary inner circle of military heroes known as 'The Thirty.'
Zeruiah
Mother of Joab and sister of King David whose sons were the primary military leaders of Israel
The sister of King David and mother of his three most powerful military leaders, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, during the United Monarchy.