Question 1

Who were David’s mighty men in this passage and what did they do?

Accepted Answer

David’s mighty men were a group of brave warriors who stood with him and helped make his kingdom strong, just as God had said it would be. Men like Jashobeam, Eleazar, Abishai, and Benaiah carried out remarkable acts in battle, such as facing large groups of Philistines, defending a barley field when others ran, killing powerful enemies, and guarding David. Their courage and loyalty showed that God was with David, giving him strong helpers so that Israel could be protected and David’s rule could be established.

Question 2

Why is the story of the water from the well of Bethlehem important?

Accepted Answer

When David was hiding from the Philistines, he longed for water from the well at Bethlehem, his hometown. Three of his mighty men broke through enemy lines to get it for him. When they brought the water, David refused to drink it and poured it out to the Lord instead. He said it was like the blood of the men who had risked their lives. This shows David’s respect for their lives, his self-control over his own desires, and his desire to give his best to God rather than use it just to please himself.

Question 3

What does this passage show about God’s role in David’s victories?

Accepted Answer

The passage makes it clear that while these men were brave and skilled, it was the Lord who saved them by a great deliverance. Some of them killed hundreds of enemies or very strong foes, which would not be possible by human strength alone. Their success shows that God was with David, working through these men to defend Israel and fulfill his promise to make David king. Their courage is real, but it is God’s presence and help that explains such great victories in battle.

Question 4

Why does the passage list so many names at the end?

Accepted Answer

The long list of names shows that God noticed and remembered those who stood with David. Not all of them had stories written out, but they are still named as valiant men of the armies. This reminds us that serving faithfully, even without much attention, still matters. It also shows that David’s strength did not rest on himself alone. He had many loyal helpers from different clans and even from nations like Ammon and Moab, which hints that people from outside Israel could be drawn into serving God’s chosen king.

Question 5

Who was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and what were his notable deeds?

Accepted Answer

Benaiah was one of David’s leading warriors, from Kabzeel. The passage remembers several bold acts: he killed two fierce men of Moab, went down into a pit on a snowy day to kill a lion, and defeated a very tall Egyptian who carried a huge spear. He faced the Egyptian with only a staff, took the spear from him, and killed him with it. Because of these acts, Benaiah was highly honored among the thirty and was put in charge of David’s guard, though he was not counted among the very first three heroes.

Question 6

Why did David refuse to drink the water his men brought him?

Accepted Answer

David felt that drinking the water would be like taking the life of the men who risked themselves to get it. Calling it their “blood” shows how serious he thought their danger was. Instead of using it to satisfy his own wish, he poured it out before the Lord as an offering. This act shows his repentance for speaking carelessly, his refusal to indulge himself at the cost of others, his desire to honor God with what was precious, and his deep care for the lives of his servants.

Question 7

How did David’s mighty men help establish his kingdom?

Accepted Answer

These men strengthened themselves with David and with all Israel to make him king, in line with God’s word. They fought the Philistines and other enemies, protected land and people, and stood by David in hard times, like when he was in the cave of Adullam. Their courage and loyalty helped secure the kingdom so David could rule. Their actions show that God often uses faithful people as instruments to carry out his promises in real history, working through their decisions and efforts.

Question 8

What does this passage teach about leadership and honoring others?

Accepted Answer

The passage shows that while David was the king, he deeply valued the people who served with him. He did not claim all the honor but allowed these men and their deeds to be remembered by name. His refusal to drink the Bethlehem water shows he would not treat his men’s lives lightly. This gives a picture of leadership that respects and protects others. It suggests that true honor in God’s sight comes from doing good for others and not using people carelessly for personal comfort or glory.

1 Chronicles 11:10

¶ These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

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1 Chronicles 11:10

¶ These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.

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