Adina
Warrior from the tribe of Reuben among David's mighty men
Adina, son of Shiza the Reubenite, was a prominent warrior in King David's service. He is listed in the expanded roster of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles, among the names that supplement the well-known circle of thirty heroes. According to the text, Adina led thirty men from the tribe of Reuben, pointing to a significant military position within David's army structure. His presence in this list is historically interesting because the tribe of Reuben settled east of the Jordan, in Transjordan. That a warrior from there held a prominent place in David's military elite testifies that the king's power base and network of loyalty included tribes on both sides of the Jordan River.
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Listed among David's mighty men
Adina, son of Shiza the Reubenite, is mentioned in the list of David's mighty warriors in 1 Chronicles. He is highlighted as one of the names beyond the original circle of thirty heroes, holding a leading position over thirty men from the tribe of Reuben. This shows his significance in David's military organization and that royal power had broad support from tribes on both sides of the Jordan.