1)
What is the meaning of "Rosh ha'Sheloshah"?
1.
'Rashi': He was the head of the three who broke through the Pelishtim to draw the water. Vilna Gaon ? David had three sets of three Giborim. He was head of the intermediate set.
2)
What is the meaning of "v'Lo Shem ba'Sheloshah"?
1.
Radak (Shmuel II, 23:18): He was mentioned for Gevurah with them.
2.
Malbim (Shmuel II, 23:18): He was renowned like one of the first three Giborim, for he waved his hand over 300 corpses, like Adino ha'Atzni.
3.
Kli Yakar (Shmuel II, 23:18): The first three esteemed him greatly.
3)
Why is Yo'av not listed with the leading Giborim?
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'Rashi': This is not honor for him. He was Sar Tzeva (greater than them)!
