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 had the support of Zeruiah's son Joab and of Abiathar the priest, who followed Adonijah and assisted him,
The general
1 Chronicles 11:6
David had announced, "Whoever first attacks the Jebusites will be appointed chief and commander." When Zeruiah's son Joab went up first, he became chief.