Verse 34

Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar.Joab was the commanding general of the king’s army.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Kgs 1:7 : 7 He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.
• 1 Chr 11:6 : 6 David said,“Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!” So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.
• 1 Chr 27:5 : 5 The third army commander, assigned the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was the leader of his division, which consisted of 24,000 men.