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Joab was the commander of the royal army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And after Ahithophel <i>was</i> Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army <i>was</i> Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After Ahithophel <i>was</i> Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. And the general of the king’s army <i>was</i> Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king&#8217s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and by Abiathar; and Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king&#8217s army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king's host was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoiada the son of Benaiah was the king's advisor after Ahithophel, and later, Abiathar was his advisor. Joab was commander of Israel's army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king's host was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jehoiada (son of Benaiah) and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel. Joab was the commander of the royal army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After Ahithophel died, Abiathar and Jehoiada son of Benaiah became advisers. Joab was commander of the royal army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and under Ahithophel there was Benaiah's son Jehoiada and Abiathar. Joab served as commander of the king's army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king?s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was the commanding general of the king's army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the captain of the king's army was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was the captain of the king’s army. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and after Ahithophel [is] Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and the head of the host of the king [is] Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and after Ahithophel is Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and the head of the host of the king is Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And after Ahithophel, Jeboida son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the chief of the army to the king, Joab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after Achitophel was Joiada the son of Banaias, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After Ahithophel was Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. But the leader of the army of the king was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After Ahithophel came Jehoiada, the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. The commander of the king’s army was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. Joab was commander of the king’s army.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and Joab was the general of the king's army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after Akhithuphel, Yawida son of Benaiah, and Abiathar, and the General of the army of the King, Yuab. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and the captain of the king's host was Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after this Achitophel Jodae the son of Banaeas <i>came</i> next, and Abiathar: and Joab <i>was</i> the king's commander-in-chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7801" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">The Counselors</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/302.htm" title="302: ’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el (N-proper-ms) -- An adviser of David. From 'ach and taphel; brother of folly; Achithophel, an Israelite.">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rê (Conj-w:: Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">was succeeded by</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: bə·nā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Benaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">then by Abiathar.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śar- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">was the commander</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣā·ḇā (N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">army.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14-17</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-22.htm">1 Kings 12:22-24</a></span><br />But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people / that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers, the Israelites. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the word of the LORD and turned back according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">2 Chronicles 9:26-28</a></span><br />He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">2 Chronicles 1:2-3</a></span><br />Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, to the judges, and to every leader in all Israel—the heads of the families. / And Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon because it was the location of God’s Tent of Meeting, which Moses the servant of the LORD had made in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9-10</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-1.htm">1 Kings 12:1-20</a></span><br />Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. / When Jeroboam son of Nebat heard about this, he was still in Egypt where he had fled from King Solomon and had been living ever since. / So they sent for Jeroboam, and he and the whole assembly of Israel came to Rehoboam and said, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a></span><br />When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army was Joab.</p><p class="hdg">Abiathar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7</a></b></br> And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped <i>him</i>.</p><p class="hdg">the general</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></b></br> And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/24-6.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/judges/4-7.htm">General</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-12.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">General</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/ezra/2-6.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah</b><br>Ahithophel was a renowned counselor to King David, known for his wisdom and strategic advice. His counsel was considered as if one inquired of the word of God. However, his story ends in betrayal and tragedy, as he sided with Absalom during the rebellion against David. His successor, Jehoiada, son of Benaiah, indicates a transition in leadership. Benaiah was a valiant warrior and leader of David's bodyguard, suggesting that Jehoiada came from a lineage of loyalty and strength. This transition marks a shift from the wisdom of Ahithophel to the military prowess and loyalty represented by Jehoiada.<p><b>then by Abiathar</b><br>Abiathar was a priest who remained loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion. He was one of the two priests who supported David, the other being Zadok. Abiathar's inclusion here signifies the importance of priestly counsel in the administration of the kingdom. However, his later support for Adonijah over Solomon led to his removal from the priesthood, fulfilling the prophecy against the house of Eli. This highlights the theme of divine justice and the fulfillment of God's word.<p><b>Joab was the commander of the king’s army</b><br>Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was a key military leader under King David. Known for his military acumen and sometimes ruthless tactics, Joab played a crucial role in securing David's kingdom. His position as commander underscores the importance of military leadership in maintaining the stability and security of the nation. Joab's complex character is marked by loyalty to David, yet he often acted independently, leading to tension and eventual downfall. His story serves as a reminder of the balance between loyalty and obedience to God's anointed king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a></b><br>A counselor to King David, known for his wisdom. His counsel was highly regarded, but he later betrayed David by siding with Absalom during the rebellion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoiada_son_of_benaiah.htm">Jehoiada son of Benaiah</a></b><br>A priest who played a significant role in the religious and political life of Israel. He is noted for his loyalty and service to the king.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm">Abiathar</a></b><br>A priest who served during the reign of King David. He remained loyal to David during Absalom's rebellion but later supported Adonijah against Solomon.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and complex relationship with David. He was a key figure in many of David's military campaigns.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king's_army.htm">King’s Army</a></b><br>Refers to the military forces under the command of Joab, serving the interests of King David and the kingdom of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty.htm">The Importance of Loyalty</a></b><br>The lives of Ahithophel, Abiathar, and Joab illustrate the significance of loyalty to God's anointed leaders. Betrayal and disloyalty can lead to personal downfall and disruption of God's plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_counsel.htm">Wisdom and Counsel</a></b><br>Ahithophel's account reminds us that wisdom should be coupled with righteousness. Wise counsel is valuable, but it must align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joab's role as commander highlights the weight of leadership and the responsibility to act justly and in accordance with God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership_transitions.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The transitions between these leaders and their roles demonstrate God's sovereignty in appointing and removing leaders according to His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chr_2_3-4_align_with_gen_38.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_record_a_partial_count_in_1_chron_27.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 27:23-24 mention divine wrath for numbering, yet still record a partial count of fighting men?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chron._27_commanders_verifiable.htm">Are the named commanders in 1 Chronicles 27 historically verifiable through archaeology or extrabiblical records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - The <span class="cmt_word">after</span> of this verse may possibly be the <span class="accented">after</span> of time, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> after the <span class="accented">death</span> of Ahithophel, instead of the <span class="accented">after</span> of place, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> subordinate. <span class="cmt_word">Jehoiada the son of Benaiah</span>. Either the individual of ver. 5; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23</a>, is not the person here intended, or we have here the names accidently reversed. There seems no sufficient reason to doubt that the high priest of the Ithamar branch is here meant. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ahithophel</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיתֹ֗פֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_302.htm">Strong's 302: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahithophel -- an adviser of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was succeeded by</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחֲרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹיָדָ֤ע</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Benaiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנָיָ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then by Abiathar.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶבְיָתָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the commander</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army.</span><br /><span class="heb">צָבָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>