Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joab was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; New Living Translation Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard. English Standard Version Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites; Berean Standard Bible Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; King James Bible Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: New King James Version And Joab was over all the army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; New American Standard Bible Now Joab was in command of the entire army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; NASB 1995 Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; NASB 1977 Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; Legacy Standard Bible Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; Amplified Bible Now Joab was [commander] over the entire army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was [commander] over the Cherethites and Pelethites [the king’s bodyguards]; Christian Standard Bible Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; Holman Christian Standard Bible Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; American Standard Version Now Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites; Contemporary English Version Joab was the commander of Israel's entire army. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of David's bodyguard. English Revised Version Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, Joab was put in charge of Israel's whole army. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in charge of the Cherethites and Pelethites. Good News Translation Joab was in command of the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; International Standard Version Joab commanded the entire army of Israel, Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the special forces and mercenaries, Majority Standard Bible Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; NET Bible Now Joab was the general in command of all the army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoida was over the Kerethites and the Perethites. New Heart English Bible Now Joab was in command of the entire army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and in command of the Pelethites; Webster's Bible Translation Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: World English Bible Now Joab was over all the army of Israel, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joab [is] over all the host of Israel, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada [is] over the Cherethite, and over the Pelethite, Young's Literal Translation And Joab is over all the host of Israel, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the Cherethite, and over the Pelethite, Smith's Literal Translation And Joab over all the army of Israel: and Benaiah, son of Jehoida, over the Cherethites, and over the Pelethites. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Joab was over all the army of Israel: and Banaias the son of Joiada was over the Cerethites and Phelethites, Catholic Public Domain Version Thus Joab was over the entire army of Israel. And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cerethites and Phelethites. New American Bible Joab was in command of the whole army of Israel. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and Pelethites. New Revised Standard Version Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the freedmen and the laborers, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuab was over all the army of Israel, and Benaya son of Yuyada was over the Free men and over the Laborers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joab was over all the forces of Israel: and Banaias the son of Jodae was over the Cherethites and over the Phelethites. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sheba's Rebellion…22Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. 23Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; 24Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;… Cross References 1 Chronicles 18:15-17 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. 2 Samuel 8:15-18 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ... 1 Kings 4:4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 1 Chronicles 27:34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army. 1 Kings 2:35 And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place. 1 Chronicles 27:5-6 The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 1 Chronicles 11:20-21 Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ... 1 Chronicles 27:22 and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. 1 Chronicles 27:24 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. 1 Chronicles 27:25-31 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ... 1 Chronicles 27:32-34 David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. / Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. / Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army. 1 Chronicles 18:14 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: Treasury of Scripture Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: Now Joab 2 Samuel 8:16-18 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; … 1 Chronicles 18:15-17 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder… and Benaiah 2 Samuel 20:7 And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri. Jump to Previous Army Benaiah Benai'ah Cherethite Cherethites Cher'ethites Command Entire Head Host Israel Israel's Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Joab Jo'ab Kerethites Pelethite Pelethites Pel'ethites WholeJump to Next Army Benaiah Benai'ah Cherethite Cherethites Cher'ethites Command Entire Head Host Israel Israel's Jehoiada Jehoi'ada Joab Jo'ab Kerethites Pelethite Pelethites Pel'ethites Whole2 Samuel 20 1. By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel3. David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life 4. Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab 14. Joab pursues Sheba to Abel 16. A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head 23. David's officers Now Joab Joab, whose name in Hebrew means "Yahweh is father," was a prominent military leader in King David's army. His role as commander was marked by both loyalty and ruthlessness. Historically, Joab's leadership was crucial in many of David's military victories. His complex character reflects the tension between divine justice and human ambition, reminding us of the need for godly wisdom in leadership. was over the whole army of Israel Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Joabוְיוֹאָ֕ב (wə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites was over אֶ֥ל (’el) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every army הַצָּבָ֖א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign of Israel; יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Benaiah וּבְנָיָה֙ (ū·ḇə·nā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehoiada יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites was over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the Cherethites הַכְּרֵתִ֖י (hak·kə·rê·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3746: Bodyguard of Jehoash and וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Pelethites; הַפְּלֵתִֽי׃ (hap·pə·lê·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6432: A courier, official messenger Links 2 Samuel 20:23 NIV2 Samuel 20:23 NLT 2 Samuel 20:23 ESV 2 Samuel 20:23 NASB 2 Samuel 20:23 KJV 2 Samuel 20:23 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 20:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 20:23 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 20:23 French Bible 2 Samuel 20:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 20:23 Now Joab was over all the army (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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