Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest. And they followed Adonijah and helped him.

The general

1 Chronicles 11:6
David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander." And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.

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