Compare verse 8 with 1Chron 11:11, is this a problem? Probably not 800 vs. 300 is perhaps a translation issue not an inconsistency. In either case it is certainly quite a feat

Eleazar arose; he stood his ground

These Philistines are over-running the field and Shammah alone successfully defended it.

Could I stand with these men?

V13-18 Another three men -- Devotion and bravery
Does David long only for the joys of childhood?
Is it not strange that David poured out this water? Gen 35: Is the source of the drink offering.  These men were honored

2 more valiant men
Abishai
Benaiah

v24-39 David’s 30 elite

Would you consider that we are not in a physical battle we are in a spiritual battle?

Choose your friends carefully; the goal of these men war to he near David

Ps 51
When will God accept the sacrifice of our life? Only when our heart beats after Gods heart.