Thematic Bible: Commander-in-chief of an army


Thematic Bible



Saul's wife was Ahinoam, daughter of Ahimaaz, while the commander of his army was Saul's uncle Ner's son Abner. Verse ConceptsCommanderNamed Wives

The army at the encampment heard this report: "Zimri has conspired against the king and killed him." So the entire army of Israel made Omri, their commander, king over Israel. Verse ConceptsConspiraciesMaking KingsList Of Kings Of Israel

"When the officials have finished speaking to the army, they must appoint officers to lead the troops."

so the LORD turned them over to domination by King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. Sisera, the commanding officer of his army, lived in Harosheth-haggoyim. Verse ConceptsCommander

The king appointed Jehoiada's son Benaiah in charge of the army to replace Joab and also appointed Zadok the priest to replace Abiathar. Verse ConceptsSolomon, Character OfExchanging Of Leaders

and under Ahithophel there was Benaiah's son Jehoiada and Abiathar. Joab served as commander of the king's army.

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