2 Samuel 23:18
And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 20:6, David tasks Abishai with pursuing Sheba — highlighting his trusted military role.
2 Samuel 3:30 shows Abishai joining Joab in killing Abner, illustrating the same brotherly bond and warrior role mentioned here.
In 2 Samuel 10:10, Joab puts Abishai in command of troops, reflecting Abishai's military leadership as a mighty man.
2 Samuel 10:14 describes Abishai leading the rout of the Ammonites, another instance of his battlefield prowess.
2 Samuel 18:2 lists Abishai as a commander under David, confirming his high rank among David's forces.
1 Samuel 26:6-8 recounts Abishai volunteering to kill Saul with David, demonstrating the daring that made him a mighty man.
1 Chronicles 2:16 gives the same genealogy: Abishai son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, confirming the family tie.
1 Chronicles 11:20 repeats the identical account of Abishai killing three hundred with his spear, a direct parallel.
1 Chronicles 11:21 adds that Abishai was captain of the three but not part of the first three, elaborating on his rank.
In 1 Chronicles 18:12, Abishai strikes down 18,000 Edomites — another record of his military prowess.