Thematic Bible: Commander of david's army


Thematic Bible



Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;

Now David had said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.