After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

He conspired with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest. They supported Adonijah,

David said, “Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.

The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest; 24,000 were in his division.

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And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.

Abiathar

The general

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Abiathar

He conspired with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest. They supported Adonijah,

The general

David said, “Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.

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