Thematic Bible: Attended by a body-guard


Thematic Bible



Saul chose for himself 3,000 men from Israel. There were 2,000 with Saul in Michmash and the hill country of Bethel, while 1,000 were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He had sent the rest of the people home.

Jehoida's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, and David's sons were priests.

After this, King Rehoboam made shields out of bronze to take their place, committing them to the care and custody of the commanders of those who guarded the entrance to the royal palace.

He was well known among the platoons, but he didn't measure up to the Three Warriors. David placed him in charge of his security detail.


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