El reino unidoWarriorLeader of David's three mightiestc. 1000 BC
Adino, known by the nickname "esnitten", held the foremost place among the three mightiest warriors who served King David and acted as their leader. According to the account in 2 Samuel, he swung his weapon against 800 opponents in one battle – a feat that underscores his exceptional warrior skills. He is commonly identified with Jashobeam ben-Hakmoni from 1 Chronicles, where 300 fallen are recorded instead of 800. The discrepancy between these numbers is usually attributed to different manuscript traditions or misreading of numerical letters during copying. Together with Eleazar and Shammah, Adino formed the innermost trio of David's heroes – an elite group that was indispensable for the building and defense of the united kingdom.
Adino the Eznite was the foremost among David's three mightiest warriors and is regarded as their leader. He rose up against 800 enemies and struck them down in a single encounter, testifying to his exceptional bravery and skill in battle.
8These are the names of David's mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahkemonite, chief of the three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed on a single occasion.
In 1 Chronicles he is called Jasobeam son of Hakmoni. There the number of those killed is given as 300, a known textual variation likely due to different manuscript traditions or confusion over numerical letters during the copying process.
11This is the list of David's mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni, chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against three hundred men, killing them in a single encounter.
The lists of David's heroes provide insight into the military structure surrounding the king. Adino is mentioned in connection with the warriors who strengthened David as leader and helped gather and consolidate the kingdom over all Israel.
10These are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who together with all Israel gave his kingship strong support to make him king, as the LORD had promised concerning Israel.
11This is the list of David's mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni, chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against three hundred men, killing them in a single encounter.
The Deeds of the Three Mighty Men Against the Philistines
Together with Eleazar and Shammah, Adino formed the trio of David's most mighty men. These three performed great heroic feats in battles against the Philistines and other enemies, and their exploits were recorded as examples of extraordinary warrior deeds.
8These are the names of David's mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahkemonite, chief of the three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed on a single occasion.
9Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodo son of Ahohi, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who had gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew.
10He stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand grew weary and froze to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day, and the troops came back to him only to strip the dead.
11Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had massed at Lehi, where there was a field full of lentils, and the troops fled from the Philistines.