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Joab

David's military commander and nephew.

commander under David6 Bible books29 chapters124 verse appearances

Who is this?

Son of 's sister and longtime commander of his armies, ruthless and effective in the wars against the , , and 's forces. He kills and to eliminate rivals, arranges 's death at David's command, and personally executes Absalom against the king's orders. After backing 's bid for the throne, he is struck down at the altar by Benaiah on 's orders, fulfilling David's deathbed charge.

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