2 Samuel 23:8 — These are the names of the mighty men (warriors) whom David had: Josheb-bassheb… — AMP | maBible
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8 These are the names of the mighty men (warriors) whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, also called Adino the Eznite (spear) because of the eight hundred men killed [by him] at one time. [1 Chr 11:11]
Notes and references
The exploits of these three warriors are outlined in vv 8-11.
1 Chr 11:11 lists the number as three hundred, and the number here is thought by some to be a textual error or exaggeration. But there is nothing in the text to suggest a scribal error, and if 800 slain by one man seems incredible, 300—though a much smaller number—still strains credibility. Perhaps…