21. Once, armed only with a club, he killed an imposing Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with it.
22. Deeds like these made Benaiah as famous as the Three mightiest warriors.
23. He was more honored than the other members of the Thirty, though he was not one of the Three. And David made him captain of his bodyguard.
24. Other members of the Thirty included:Asahel, Joab’s brother;Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;
25. Shammah from Harod;Elika from Harod;
26. Helez from Pelon;Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;
27. Abiezer from Anathoth;Sibbecai from Hushah;
28. Zalmon from Ahoah;Maharai from Netophah;
29. Heled son of Baanah from Netophah;Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin);
30. Benaiah from Pirathon;Hurai from Nahale-gaash;
31. Abi-albon from Arabah;Azmaveth from Bahurim;
32. Eliahba from Shaalbon;the sons of Jashen;Jonathan
33. son of Shagee from Harar;Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;
34. Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah;Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;
35. Hezro from Carmel;Paarai from Arba;