Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.

He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.

Joab son of Zeruiah was commanding general of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated.