In 1 Chronicles 11:21, the same phrase 'attained not to the first three' is used of Abishai, contrasting Benaiah's honor among the thirty.

2 Samuel 20:23 clarifies Benaiah's role: over the Cherethites and Pelethites, confirming David's appointment of him over the guard.

2 Samuel 23:19 uses identical phrasing about Abishai's honor — the same ranking language applied to a different mighty man.