Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And he struck down an Egyptian who was five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. New Living Translation Once, armed only with a club, he killed an Egyptian warrior who was 7 1 / 2 feet tall and who was armed with a spear as thick as a weaver’s beam. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with it. English Standard Version And he struck down an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. The Egyptian had in his hand a spear like a weaver’s beam, but Benaiah went down to him with a staff and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. Berean Standard Bible He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. Berean Literal Bible And he killed an Egyptian, a man of measure five by the cubit, and in the hand of the Egyptian was a spear like a weavers’ beam. And he went down to him with a staff and wrested the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with his own spear. King James Bible And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. New King James Version And he killed an Egyptian, a man of great height, five cubits tall. In the Egyptian’s hand there was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, wrested the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. New American Standard Bible And he killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature five cubits tall. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. NASB 1995 He killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature five cubits tall. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. NASB 1977 And he killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature five cubits tall. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. Legacy Standard Bible He had also struck down an Egyptian, an impressive man, five cubits tall. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. Amplified Bible He killed an Egyptian also, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. In the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam, and Benaiah went down to him with [only] a staff (rod) and grabbed the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. Berean Annotated Bible He also struck down an Egyptian (double straits), a huge man five cubits tall <7 ft 6 in / 229 cm>. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. Christian Standard Bible He also killed an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand like a weaver’s beam, Benaiah went down to him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and then killed him with his own spear. Holman Christian Standard Bible He also killed an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand like a weaver’s beam, Benaiah went down to him with a club, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and then killed him with his own spear. American Standard Version And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Contemporary English Version Another time he killed an Egyptian who was over two meters tall and was armed with a spear. Benaiah only had a club, so he grabbed the spear from the Egyptian and killed him with it. English Revised Version And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. GOD'S WORD® Translation He killed an eight-foot-tall Egyptian. The Egyptian had a spear like a weaver's beam in his hand. But Benaiah went to him with a club, grabbed the spear away from him, and killed him with it. Good News Translation He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man seven and a half feet tall, who was armed with a gigantic spear. Benaiah attacked him with a club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with it. International Standard Version He also killed a soldier from Egypt of enormous height—five cubits tall. The Egyptian carried a spear comparable in size to a weaver's beam, but Benaiah attacked him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. NET Bible He even killed an Egyptian who was seven and a half feet tall. The Egyptian had a spear as big as the crossbeam of a weaver's loom; Benaiah attacked him with a club. He grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. New Heart English Bible He killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature, seven feet five inches tall; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with his own spear. Webster's Bible Translation And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. World English Bible He killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high. In the Egyptian’s hand was a spear like a weaver’s beam; and he went down to him with a staff, plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has struck the man, the Egyptian, a man of [great] measure—five by the cubit—and in the hand of the Egyptian [is] a spear like a weavers’ beam, and he goes down to him with a rod, and violently takes away the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slays him with his own spear. Berean Literal Bible And he killed an Egyptian, a man of measure five by the cubit, and in the hand of the Egyptian was a spear like a weavers’ beam. And he went down to him with a staff and wrested the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with his own spear. Young's Literal Translation And he hath smitten the man, the Egyptian -- a man of measure, five by the cubit -- and in the hand of the Egyptian is a spear like a beam of weavers, and he goeth down unto him with a rod, and taketh violently away the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slayeth him with his own spear. Smith's Literal Translation And he struck the man, the Egyptian, a man of measure, five by the cubit; and in the hand of the Egyptian a spear as the beam of those weaving; and he went down to him with a rod, and he will take by force the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he will kill him with his spear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he slew an Egyptian, whose stature was of five cubits, and who had a spear like a weaver's beam: and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked away the spear, that he held in his hand, and slew him with his own spear. Catholic Public Domain Version And he struck down an Egyptian man, whose stature was five cubits, and who had a spear like a weaver’s beam. And yet he descended to him with a staff. And he seized the spear that he was holding in his hand. And he killed him with his own spear. New American Bible He likewise slew the Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. The Egyptian carried a spear that was like a weaver’s beam, but Benaiah came against him with a staff; he wrested the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with that spear. New Revised Standard Version And he killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits tall. The Egyptian had in his hand a spear like a weaver’s beam; but Benaiah went against him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down against him with a staff, and took the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and slew him with his own spear. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he killed a man, a mighty Egyptian man, whose height was five cubits, and in the hand of the Egyptian there was a lance whose point was thick as the beam of a weaver, and he went down upon him with a rod, and he took the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with the spear. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he smote an Egyptian, a wonderful man five cubits high; and in the hand of the Egyptian there was a spear like a weavers' beam; and Banaia went down to him with a staff, and took the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men…22And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. 23He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. 24These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men.… Cross References He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. 1 Samuel 17:4 Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, 2 Samuel 21:20 And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, Numbers 13:33 We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!” Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, 1 Samuel 17:7 The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. In addition, his shield bearer went before him. 2 Samuel 21:19 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 1 Samuel 17:45 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Benaiah went against him with a club, 1 Samuel 17:40 And David took his staff in his hand, selected five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag. And with his sling in hand, he approached the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:49 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. snatched the spear from his hand, Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Luke 11:21-22 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder. Matthew 12:29 Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. 2 Samuel 23:21 He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. 1 Samuel 17:51 David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. 2 Samuel 23:20-23 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. … Treasury of Scripture And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. Deuteronomy 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. 1 Samuel 17:4 And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. a spear 1 Chronicles 20:5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam. slew him 1 Samuel 17:51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. Jump to Previous Beam Club Cubits Egyptian Egyptian's Five Great Hand High Killed Plucked Slew Snatched Spear Staff Stature Tall Weaver'sJump to Next Beam Club Cubits Egyptian Egyptian's Five Great Hand High Killed Plucked Slew Snatched Spear Staff Stature Tall Weaver's1 Chronicles 11 1. David Becomes King over All Israel4. Jerusalem 10. David's Mighty Men He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. This phrase highlights the remarkable feat of Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors. The Egyptian's height, approximately 7.5 feet (2.3 meters), emphasizes the formidable nature of the opponent. Such a description recalls the account of Goliath, another giant faced by David himself, drawing a parallel between David's and Benaiah's courage and faith. The mention of an Egyptian may also symbolize a foreign threat, as Egypt was historically an adversary of Israel. This victory over a giant foreigner underscores God's empowerment of His people to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. Persons / Places / Events 1. BenaiahA valiant warrior from Kabzeel, known for his bravery and loyalty to King David. He was one of David's mighty men and later became the commander of Solomon's army. 2. The Egyptian An unnamed giant warrior, described as being five cubits tall (approximately 7.5 feet), who was defeated by Benaiah. 3. The Battle A confrontation between Benaiah and the Egyptian, showcasing Benaiah's courage and skill in combat. Teaching Points Courage in the Face of GiantsBenaiah's encounter with the Egyptian teaches us the importance of courage and faith when facing overwhelming challenges. Just as Benaiah did not back down, we are called to stand firm in our faith. Using What You Have Benaiah used a club to defeat a spear-wielding giant, demonstrating resourcefulness and the ability to use what God has given us to overcome obstacles. God's Empowerment The account illustrates that God empowers His people to achieve great victories, even when the odds are against them. Trusting in God's strength is crucial for spiritual battles. Role of Preparation Benaiah's success was not just due to bravery but also skill and preparation. We must prepare ourselves spiritually through prayer, study, and obedience to God's Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 11:23?2. How does 1 Chronicles 11:23 demonstrate God's power through human bravery and faith? 3. What lessons on courage can we learn from Benaiah's actions in this verse? 4. How does Benaiah's victory connect to other biblical examples of overcoming giants? 5. How can we apply Benaiah's faith and courage in our daily challenges? 6. What does Benaiah's story teach about trusting God in seemingly impossible situations? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 11:23 reveal about the nature of heroism in biblical times? 8. How does the account of Benaiah challenge our understanding of divine intervention? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 11:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11? 11. Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event? 12. (2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)? 13. The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11) 14. (2 Samuel 23:8) How could one warrior realistically kill eight hundred men at one time? What Does 1 Chronicles 11:23 Mean He also struck down an EgyptianBenaiah’s action is presented as a historical fact, underscoring his bravery and God-given strength. • Parallel account: “He also killed an impressive Egyptian” (2 Samuel 23:21). • God’s people often faced foreign threats; Exodus 15:4–6 recalls how the Lord “hurled Pharaoh’s chariots… into the sea,” showing a pattern of God granting victory over Egyptians. • The text reminds us that true courage flows from trusting the Lord, as in Joshua 1:9. A huge man five cubits tall At roughly 7½ feet, this opponent towered above ordinary soldiers. • Scripture records other giants: Goliath measured “six cubits and a span” (1 Samuel 17:4), and still God delivered him into David’s hand. • The size detail invites comparison to Numbers 13:33 where Israel feared the Anakim; here, faith replaces fear. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand The weapon’s description stresses overwhelming odds. • Goliath’s spear is described the same way (1 Samuel 17:7), linking Benaiah’s feat with David’s earlier triumph. • Psalm 20:7 contrasts trust in weaponry with trust in “the name of the LORD our God.” Benaiah went against him with a club Benaiah faced superior arms with a simple staff, illustrating reliance on God rather than human advantage. • Judges 3:31 shows Shamgar using an oxgoad, and Judges 15:15 tells of Samson and a donkey’s jawbone—ordinary tools in extraordinary hands. • 2 Corinthians 10:4: “The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world.” Snatched the spear from his hand The moment of turning the enemy’s strength into weakness. • David ran toward Goliath and then used the giant’s own sword (1 Samuel 17:51). • Proverbs 21:31: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD.” And killed the Egyptian with his own spear The conclusion displays total reversal: what threatened God’s servant becomes the instrument of deliverance. • Esther 7:10 records Haman hanging on the gallows he built, another example of wicked plans reversed. • Romans 8:31 assures believers, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” summary 1 Chronicles 11:23 highlights God’s power working through a faithful warrior. Benaiah, armed only with a club, defeats an imposing giant wielding a massive spear. Each detail—from the enemy’s stature to the weapon—magnifies the Lord’s supremacy over human strength. The passage calls readers to courageous faith, confident that God can turn every apparent disadvantage into decisive victory. (23) And he slew an Egyptian . . .--Literally, and he it was who smote the Egyptian, a man of measure, five in the cubit. Samuel has only "who (was) a sight;" or "a man to look at" (Heb. margin). The chronicler says why.Like a weaver's beam.--Not in Samuel. Perhaps due to a recollection of the combat of David and Goliath. (Comp. also 2Samuel 21:19.) Yet the LXX. of 2Samuel 23:21 has "like the beam of a ship's ladder" (????? ?????????); and this may be original. Went down.--To the combat. (Comp. Latin: descendere in aciem, &c.) The staff (sh?bet) of Benaiah differs from David's (maqq?l, 1Samuel 17:40; 1Samuel 17:43); and the similarity of the two accounts, so far as it extends, is a similarity not of fiction, but of fact. With a staff.--Rather, the staff, which he happened to carry. . . . Verse 23. - Five cubits high. This height is not given in the parallel passage; it means seven feet six inches. A spear like a weaver's beam (so 1 Samuel 17:7; 2 Samuel 21:19).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heוְהֽוּא־ (wə·hū-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are also killed הִכָּה֩ (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike an Egyptian, הַמִּצְרִ֜י (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt a huge אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person man מִדָּ֣ה ׀ (mid·dāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute five חָמֵ֣שׁ (ḥā·mêš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 2568: Five cubits [tall]. בָּאַמָּ֗ה (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Although the Egyptian הַמִּצְרִ֤י (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt had a spear חֲנִית֙ (ḥă·nîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance like a weaver’s אֹרְגִ֔ים (’ō·rə·ḡîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 707: To plait, weave beam כִּמְנ֣וֹר (kim·nō·wr) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4500: A yoke, the frame of a, loom in his hand, וּבְיַ֨ד (ū·ḇə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Benaiah went against וַיֵּ֥רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend him אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to with a club, בַּשָּׁ֑בֶט (baš·šā·ḇeṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe snatched וַיִּגְזֹ֤ל (way·yiḡ·zōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1497: To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob the spear הַחֲנִית֙ (ha·ḥă·nîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance from [his] הַמִּצְרִ֔י (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt hand, מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand and killed [the Egyptian] וַיַּהַרְגֵ֖הוּ (way·ya·har·ḡê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent with his own spear. בַּחֲנִיתֽוֹ׃ (ba·ḥă·nî·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2595: A lance Links 1 Chronicles 11:23 NIV1 Chronicles 11:23 NLT 1 Chronicles 11:23 ESV 1 Chronicles 11:23 NASB 1 Chronicles 11:23 KJV 1 Chronicles 11:23 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 11:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 11:23 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 11:23 French Bible 1 Chronicles 11:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:23 He killed an Egyptian a man (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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