en_tn_condensed/2sa/23/18.md

# Abishai ... Zeruiah

These are the names of men. Translate them as in [2 Samuel 2:18](../02/18.md).

# captain over the three

This means Abishai was the leader of the three who went and got water for David.

# three hundred men

"300 men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])

# He was often mentioned along with the three soldiers

This can be stated in active form. AT: "People often mentioned him when they spoke about the three bravest men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# Was he not even more famous than the three?

This question is used to emphasize how famous he was. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. AT: "He was even more famous than the three." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# three most famous soldiers

This refers to Josheb Basshebeth, Eleazar, and Shimeah. Abishai was not as famous as these soldiers.