2 Samuel 23:10 meaning and explanation

but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.

2 Samuel 23:10, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse comes from a list of David's mighty men, recalling Eleazar son of Dodo, one of the three elite warriors. When the Israelite troops fled before the Philistines at Pas-dammim, Eleazar alone held his position and fought until his hand cramped and clung to his sword.

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