7 The man who touches them must be armed with iron or with the shaft of a spear. The fire burns them to ashes in the place where they lie.” 8 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. 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 23:7–9
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11 This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. 12 Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. 13 He was wit…
1 Chronicles 11:19–21
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2 Samuel 23:17–19
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1 Chronicles 11:25–27
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1 Maccabees 6:44–46
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1 Chronicles 20:6–8
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