Cush was the father of Nimrod, who established himself as a mighty warrior on earth.

and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a brave warrior from Kabzeel who performed great exploits. He struck down the two sons of Ariel of Moab; he also went down and killed a lion inside a cistern on a snowy day.

along with Zadok, a young warrior, and twenty-two leaders from his family.

But God said to me, 'You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'