Old Testament
Jashobeam
A Hachmonite warrior and the chief of David's Three mighty men, noted for his exceptional martial skill.
Jashobeam, also identified as Adino the Eznite, served as the commander of David's elite military unit known as the Three. He is credited with the feat of slaying eight hundred men in a single engagement. Later, he was appointed as the captain of the first monthly division of David's army, overseeing twenty-four thousand soldiers.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:8
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:2
Where Jashobeam appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- 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.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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