Mighty Men, Mighty Stands: Living Boldly for Christ and Planting Seeds for Eternity
A Conclusion to the Series on Josheb-Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shammah Introduction: When the Battle is Over, What Remains? We’ve walked through the lives of Josheb-basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shammah—three of David’s mighty men, whose stories, though brief, shine with eternal truths. Their victories were not recorded in long songs or celebrated in royal halls. Yet, […]
Shammah: Standing Boldly for God in Small Places and Planting Seeds for Eternity
“And next to him was Shammah, the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the men fled from the Philistines. *But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines, and […]
Stand Fast in Faith: The Unbreakable Grip of Eleazar and the Call to Cling to God
In a world where everything seems fleeting—where commitments crumble, relationships falter, and convictions waver—the story of Eleazar, one of David’s mighty men, beckons us to a deeper, unwavering faith. His story in 2 Samuel 23:9–10 (ESV) is more than an account of a warrior’s victory; it is a call to grasp what truly matters with […]
Josheb-Basshebeth: A Portrait of Unseen Valor and Divine Empowerment
“These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time.” —2 Samuel 23:8 (ESV) The Forgotten Warrior Who Stood Alone In the annals of Scripture, certain names echo through the ages—David, […]
David’s Mighty Men: Bold Faith, Small Stands, and Eternal Victories
The Call to Be Mighty in the Kingdom of God What does it mean to be mighty in God’s eyes? In a world that measures greatness by titles, influence, and visible success, the kingdom of God turns the idea of “might” upside down. True spiritual might is not found in worldly achievements but in […]