Indeed he was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain to the first three. And David appointed him over his guard.
1 Chronicles 11:25
Surrounding context
11:24 These things Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did, and won a name among three mighty men.
11:25 Indeed he was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain to the first three. And David appointed him over his guard.
11:26 Also the mighty warriors were Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,