1 Chronicles 11:21
Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
Context
This verse from 1 Chronicles Chapter 11 connects to 2 cross-references. All Israel comes to David at Hebron and anoints him king; they capture Jerusalem from the Jebusites, making it the City of David. Joab leads the assault and becomes commander-in-chief. The three greatest of David's mighty men are celebrated: Jashobeam, …
Other Translations
Of the three, he was more honorable than the two, and was made their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
Of the three by the two he is honoured, and becometh their head; and unto the <FI>first<Fi> three he hath not come.
Of the thirty, he was the noblest, and was made their captain, but he was not equal to the first three.