Thematic Bible: Commander-in-chief of an army


Thematic Bible



The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name of the captain of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle. Verse ConceptsCommanderNamed Wives

The people who were camped heard it said, “Zimri has conspired and has also struck down the king.” Therefore all Israel made Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel that day in the camp. Verse ConceptsConspiraciesMaking KingsList Of Kings Of Israel

When the officers have finished speaking to the people, they shall appoint commanders of armies at the head of the people.

And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor; and the commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim. Verse ConceptsCommander

The king appointed Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the army in his place, and the king appointed Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar. Verse ConceptsSolomon, Character OfExchanging Of Leaders

Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

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