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January 16, 2023 at 3:47 pm #1290
Sulhazan
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Bible verses that mention Abishai:

2 Samuel 2:18: “And Abishai the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.”

2 Samuel 3:39: “And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”

2 Samuel 10:10: “And Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”

2 Samuel 18:2: “And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”

1 Chronicles 11:20: “And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.”
1 Chronicles 18:12: “And Abishai the son of Zeruiah, he was chief of the three: and he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had a name among the three.”

1 Chronicles 27:2: “These also were the chief of the king’s officers, which were at the king’s hand: Azariah the son of Nathan, the ruler of the king’s house.”

2 Samuel 23:18: “Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three: and lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among three.”

1 Chronicles 11:20-21: “And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three. Of the three, he was more honoured than the two; therefore he became their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.”

Overall, these verses show that Abishai was a brave and skilled warrior, who was recognized for his bravery and leadership in battle. He was a chief among David’s soldiers and was known for his strength and valor, with a reputation for slaying many in battles, and being honored for it.