Commander associated with 's rebellion and later killed by .
commander under Absalom·3 Bible books·5 chapters·11 verse appearances
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Son of 's sister and cousin of , appointed commander of Israel's army by during the rebellion. After Absalom's defeat David pardons him and promises him Joab's place at the head of the army in a bid to reconcile . Sent to muster the men of Judah against Sheba son of Bichri, he is met by Joab at the great stone of , who pulls him close as if to kiss him and stabs him in the belly with a hidden sword.
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