21 He was doubly honored above the Three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them.
21 Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
21 He was the most renowned
21 He was highly honored by the Thirty - he was their chief - still, he didn't measure up to the Three.
21 Of the three he was more honored than the other two men. Therefore he became their captain. However he did not attain to the first three.
21 Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:21
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
(Read 1 Chronicles 11:10-47)
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the kingdom of the Son of David; and those that are faithful to Him, shall find their names registered much more to their honour, than these are in the records of fame.