And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite.
David's greatness rests not on his hosts but on the Lord of hosts. These mighty men strengthened him, yes, but God inclined their hearts to him; in serving David's kingdom they secured their own interest, for what we do to uphold Christ's kingdom we gain by eternally.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
These chiefs held strongly with David to make him king. The historian names them here deliberately, right after David's election and Jerusalem's conquest, to show us that his rise depended on their loyalty and martial skill.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
the three mighties--Only two are mentioned; namely, Jashobeam and Eleazar--the third, Shammah (Sa2 23:11), is not named in this passage.