1 Chronicles 11:11
This is the list of David's mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
This is the list of David’s mighty men:

David’s mighty men were proven warriors whose courage and loyalty helped establish and defend the kingdom God gave to David. Their service fulfilled the Lord’s purpose of strengthening David’s reign over Israel.

2Sa 23:24-39 Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel…
1Ch 12:1-22 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag,…
2Sa 21:15-22 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel…

Jashobeam son of Hachmoni

Jashobeam, whose name means “the people will return,” stood among the foremost of David’s warriors. His identification by family line preserves the historical character of the account and honors a man whose faithfulness brought strength to Israel.

2Sa 23:8 These are the names of David’s mighty men:…
1Ch 27:1-2 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families…
1Ch 27:32 David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man…

was chief of the officers;

Jashobeam held the leading place among David’s elite fighting men. His authority rested on demonstrated courage, skill in battle, and steadfast devotion to the Lord’s anointed king.

2Sa 23:18 Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah…
1Ch 27:5-6 The third army commander, as chief for the third month…
2Sa 8:18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites…

he wielded his spear against three hundred men,

In a single battle, Jashobeam faced an overwhelming force with a spear, the weapon of a trained warrior. His victory showed that the preservation of David’s kingdom depended ultimately on the Lord, who gave strength to those serving His appointed king.

2Sa 23:20-21 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor…
Num 25:7-8 On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron…
Jdg 3:31 After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. He too saved Israel…

whom he killed at one time.

Jashobeam’s decisive victory became part of Israel’s record of God’s faithfulness in war. Like David’s triumph over Goliath, the achievement testified that the Lord is able to deliver through those who trust Him and act courageously in obedience to His calling.

Jdg 15:15 He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey…
1Sa 14:13-14 So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet,…
1Sa 18:27 David and his men killed two hundred Philistines.…

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The second king of Israel, anointed by God, known for his heart for God and leadership.

2. Jashobeam
A mighty warrior and chief of David's captains, renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.

3. Hachmoni
The father of Jashobeam, indicating his lineage and possibly his tribe.

4. The Three Hundred
The group of enemies Jashobeam defeated, showcasing his extraordinary military prowess.

5. The Mighty Men
A group of elite warriors who served King David, known for their loyalty and exceptional feats in battle.
Teaching Points
Courage and Faith in Action
Jashobeam's feat demonstrates the power of courage and faith in God. Believers are encouraged to trust God for strength in their battles, whether physical or spiritual.

Leadership and Loyalty
David's ability to inspire and lead such mighty men speaks to the importance of godly leadership and the loyalty it can engender. Christians are called to be leaders who inspire others to greatness in God's service.

God's Empowerment
The extraordinary achievements of David's mighty men remind us that God empowers His people to accomplish what seems impossible. Believers should seek God's strength in their endeavors.

Legacy of Faithfulness
The record of Jashobeam and the mighty men serves as a testament to the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication. Christians are encouraged to leave a legacy of faith and service.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does Jashobeam's courage inspire you to face your own challenges with faith?

2. In what ways can you demonstrate loyalty and support to the leaders God has placed in your life?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's empowerment in a difficult situation. How did it change your perspective?

4. How can the example of David's mighty men encourage you to build a legacy of faithfulness in your own life?

5. What other biblical figures demonstrate similar courage and faith, and how can their accounts further inspire your walk with God?
Connections to Other Scriptures
2 Samuel 23:8
This passage parallels 1 Chronicles 11:11, providing additional context and details about David's mighty men and their exploits.

1 Samuel 16:13
This verse describes David's anointing by Samuel, setting the stage for his future leadership and the gathering of his mighty men.

Hebrews 11:32-34
This New Testament passage references the faith and exploits of Old Testament heroes, including those like David's mighty men, who achieved great victories through faith.
Mighty MenJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 11:11
David's Mighty MenF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 11:10-25
The Moral of the Mighty MenW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 11:10-14, 20-47
People
Abiel, Abiezer, Abishai, Adina, Ahiam, Ahijah, Ahlai, Anathoth, Ariel, Asahel, Azmaveth, Baanah, Benaiah, Benjamin, Benjaminites, David, Dodai, Dodo, Eleazar, Elhanan, Eliahba, Eliel, Eliphal, Elnaam, Ezbai, Gareb, Hachmoni, Haggeri, Hanan, Hashem, Heled, Helez, Hepher, Hezro, Hotham, Hothan, Hurai, Ikkesh, Ilai, Ira, Israelites, Ithai, Ithmah, Ittai, Jaasiel, Jashobeam, Jasiel, Jebusites, Jediael, Jehiel, Jehoiada, Jeiel, Jeribai, Joab, Joel, Joha, Jonathan, Joshaphat, Joshaviah, Maacah, Maachah, Maharai, Mibhar, Moabites, Naarai, Naharai, Nathan, Obed, Reubenites, Ribai, Sacar, Samuel, Saul, Shage, Shama, Shammoth, Shimri, Shiza, Sibbecai, Sibbechai, Uriah, Uzzia, Zabad, Zelek, Zeruiah
Places
Adullam, Anathoth, Baharum, Beeroth, Bethlehem, Carmel, Gaash, Gibeah, Harod, Hebron, Jebus, Jerusalem, Kabzeel, Millo, Moab, Netophah, Pas-dammim, Pirathon, Tekoa, Valley of Rephaim, Zion
Topics
Account, Brandished, Captains, Chief, Constitute, David, David's, Death, Encounter, Hachmoni, Hachmonite, Hach'monite, Hacmonite, Hundred, Ishbaal, Jashobeam, Jasho'be-am, Killed, Lifted, Lifting, List, Mighty, Officers, Ones, Raised, Slain, Slew, Spear, Thirty, War, Wielded, Wounded
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 11:10-14

     5208   armies

1 Chronicles 11:10-47

     5544   soldiers

1 Chronicles 11:11-23

     5776   achievement

Library
The Story of a Cup of Water
BY THEODORE T. MUNGER [From "Lamps and Paths," by courtesy of Houghton, Mifflin & Co.] Be noble! and the nobleness that lies In other men, sleeping, but never dead, Will rise in majesty to meet thine own. --James Russell Lowell: Sonnet IV Restore to God his due in tithe and time: A tithe purloined cankers the whole estate. Sundays observe: think, when the bells do chime, 'Tis angels' music; therefore come not late. God there deals blessings. If a king did so, Who would not haste, nay give, to see
Philip P. Wells—Bible Stories and Religious Classics

Some Buildings in Acra. Bezeiha. Millo.
Mount Sion did not thrust itself so far eastward as mount Acra: and hence it is, that mount Moriah is said, by Josephus, to be "situate over-against Acra," rather than over-against the Upper City: for, describing Acra thus, which we produced before, "There is another hill, called Acra, which bears the Lower City upon it, steep on both sides": in the next words he subjoins this, "Over-against this was a third hill," speaking of Moriah. The same author thus describes the burning of the Lower City:
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

Epistle cxxii. To Rechared, King of the visigoths .
To Rechared, King of the Visigoths [82] . Gregory to Rechared, &c. I cannot express in words, most excellent son, how much I am delighted with thy work and thy life. For on hearing of the power of a new miracle in our days, to wit that the whole nation of the Goths has through thy Excellency been brought over from the error of Arian heresy to the firmness of a right faith, one is disposed to exclaim with the prophet, This is the change wrought by the right hand of the Most High (Ps. lxxvi. 11 [83]
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

Epistle Xlv. To Theoctista, Patrician .
To Theoctista, Patrician [153] . Gregory to Theoctista, &c. We ought to give great thanks to Almighty God, that our most pious and most benignant Emperors have near them kinsfolk of their race, whose life and conversation is such as to give us all great joy. Hence too we should continually pray for these our lords, that their life, with that of all who belong to them, may by the protection of heavenly grace be preserved through long and tranquil times. I have to inform you, however, that I have
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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