2 Samuel 8:16

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Joab son of Zeruiah was the captain over the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the historian.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha, had the job of writing notes about what happened in the courts; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud wrote notes about the history of the people;

1 Chronicles 11:6

David said, “The one who leads the attack on the Jebusites will become the commander over all my army.” So Joab led the attack. He was Zeruiah’s son. Joab became the commander of the army.

2 Samuel 19:13

Also tell Amasa, ‘You are part of my family. I swear that I will make you captain of the army in Joab’s place.’”

2 Samuel 2:13

Joab, Zeruiah’s son, and the officers of David also went to Gibeon. They met Abner and Ish Bosheth’s officers at the pool of Gibeon. Abner’s group sat on one side of the pool. Joab’s group sat on the other side.

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled over all Israel, and he made good and fair decisions for all of his people.

2 Kings 18:18

These men called for the king, but Eliakim son of Hilkiah, Shebna, and Joah son of Asaph went out to meet them. Eliakim was the palace manager, Joah was the record keeper, and Shebna was the royal secretary.

2 Kings 18:37

Then the palace manager (Eliakim son of Hilkiah), the royal secretary (Shebna), and the record keeper (Joah son of Asaph) went to Hezekiah. Their clothes were torn to show they were upset. They told Hezekiah everything the Assyrian commander had said.

2 Samuel 18:2

He separated the people into three groups and sent them out. Joab led a third of the men. Joab’s brother, Abishai son of Zeruiah, led another third. And Ittai from Gath led the last third. King David said to the people, “I will also go with you.”