Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite (the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah),

David realized that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and that he had elevated his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

All the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “Because the king is our close relative! Why are you so upset about this? Have we eaten at the king’s expense? Or have we misappropriated anything for our own use?”

That’s not the way things are. There is a man from the hill country of Ephraim named Sheba son of Bicri. He has rebelled against King David. Give me just this one man, and I will leave the city.” The woman said to Joab, “This very minute his head will be thrown over the wall to you!”