Old Testament
Adino
A valiant warrior and the chief of David's three mightiest men of valor.
Adino the Eznite is identified in 2 Samuel 23:8 as the chief of David's three mighty warriors. He is noted for his extraordinary military prowess, specifically credited with killing eight hundred men in a single encounter. His inclusion in this list highlights the strength and loyalty of the elite guard who supported King David's reign.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:8
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 23:8
Where Adino appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
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