1 Chronicles 11:25

Indeed he was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain to the first three. David appointed him over his guard.

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was in command of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards.

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Summary

Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.

But attained

Bible References

But attained

1 Chronicles 11:21
Of the three he was more honored than the other two men. Therefore he became their captain. However he did not attain to the first three.

David

2 Samuel 20:23
Joab was in command of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards.