and he was the noblest of the three, and he was their leader. But at first he did not attain to the three
Other versions
King James Version
Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.English Standard Version
He was the most renowned of the thirty and became their commander, but he did not attain to the three.New International Version
Was he not held in greater honor than the Three? He became their commander, even though he was not included among them.