1 Chronicles 27:34

Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was the commanding general of the king's army.

1 Kings 1:7

He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

1 Chronicles 11:6

David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!" So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.

1 Chronicles 27:5

The third army commander, assigned the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was the leader of his division, which consisted of 24,000 men.

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Summary

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

Abiathar

The general

Bible References

Abiathar

1 Kings 1:7
He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

The general

1 Chronicles 11:6
David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!" So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.

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