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 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.