Thematic Bible: Commander of david's army
Thematic Bible
Joab » Son of david's sister » Commander of david's army
Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
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.
Verse Concepts
After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.