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. And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, son of Ahohi. He was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel withdrew. He rose and struck down the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clung to the sword. And the LORD brought about a great victory that day, and the men returned after him only to strip the slain. 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 the LORD worked a great victory. —2 Samuel 23:8-12 - ESV
1) Be steadfast against the
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. —1 Corinthians 15:57-58 - ESV
A. Steadfast =And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” —Nehemiah 4:14- ESV
2) Defend the
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. —John 10:10 - ESV
But he answered, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. —Matthew 4:4 -ESV
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, —Ephesians 6:14 - ESV
3) Learn to be
by God
- Shammah was in Lehi (
And God split open the hollow place that is at Lehi, and water came out from it. And when he drank, his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore the name of it was called En-hakkore; it is at Lehi to this day. —Judges 16:19- ESV
but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” —John 4:14 - ESV
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus —Phillipians 4:19- ESV