THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
How should we interpret the passage that states, "This one was named from the three, more glorious than the two, he was their prince, and he did not come even to the three" (2 Sam. 23:19)? The author acknowledges the valor and might of the three warriors but notes that Absa surpassed the two others while still ranking below the foremost one, for the latter defeated nine hundred enemies in battle, whereas Absa triumphed over six hundred. However, Absa is considered the leading figure among the three, not solely due to his heroic acts, but because of his role as a commander. It is also important to recognize that Baneah, the son of Jadaiah, was related to the king, as the author refers to him as the grandson of Jesse and the son of Jodi, Jesse's son.
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The writer highlights Baneah’s courageous accomplishments and remarks that he was "of the three glorious ones, and did not come to the three" (2 Sam. 23:23). This indicates that although he did not match the strength of the three, he held honor in his leadership over the king's guard, as David appointed him as their leader.