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Atomic Bible
2 Samuel 8:16
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;
from David’s Officers, 2 Samuel 8:15-18
What it says

Joab son of Zeruiah is set over the army.

What it is doing

This verse begins the officer list with military leadership.

In context

15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 16Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; 18Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;