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David said, Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
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Joab's Promotion Clarified
Scholars highlight that this verse provides a clear explanation for how Joab became David's chief commander. The parallel account in 2 Samuel is considered obscure on this point, but Chronicles plainly states that Joab earned his position by being the first to strike the Jebusites, showcasing the unique historical details this book offers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The narrative given here supplies a clear omission in 2 Samuel 5:8, where something has evidently dropped out of the text.
Joab's…
19th Century
Anglican
THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB’S VALOUR, AND DAVID’S SETTLEMENT THERE.
The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)
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