Men of Valor: David’s Mighty Men

David and Marilynn Chadwick

Jun 6, 2025

2 min read

by David Chadwick

David’s mighty men. They were a group of 30 or so men found 2 Samuel 23 (some scholars think there could have been as many as 37).

We have already learned about his inner circle, Eleazer, Shammah and Jashobeam. But there were more mighty men who served David, somewhere around 30 or so.

These mighty men fiercely loved and cared for their king. These were King David’s most fierce and loyal soldiers. They were true “men of valor.”

The most respected of all of David’s soldiers, these 30 or so men were most likely chosen by David for their bravery, courage, skill, and loyalty to him.

Amidst the larger army of King David, which undoubtedly numbered in the thousands, these 30 or so were like Seal Team 6. Special forces. Green Berets. The best of the best. The strongest and bravest of them all.

I love how David’s ministry was a glimpse of what Jesus’s ministry would look like. Jesus fulfilled his mission as the greatest King. Much like David, he had his inner circle of 3, his 12 disciples, and 70 whom he sent out, and the masses. Different layers of his relationships had different purposes.

In war, sometimes a large army is needed to succeed. However, there are other times when a smaller, powerful group of warriors can do more damage. A team of smaller numbers is sometimes needed to infiltrate a place and destroy an enemy with quick precision. That was the case with David’s mighty men.

David had 3. And 30 or so. And thousands. All were necessary for David to be strong and victorious.

Take note of David’s keen organizational mind. He strategically knew how to assimilate his army at several levels for whatever means necessary. He knew what it took to win the different kinds of battles he had to face.

You’ve heard me say it before and I will say it again. The world needs more mighty men of valor!

Men, it’s time to rise up and take your place in history to support the greatest King of Kings and Lord of Lords. His name is Jesus! Our Commander and Chief, the Lord of all the angel armies as well.