So Ish-bosheth took her from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.

Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.

Later the king of the Ammonites died and his son Hanun succeeded him.

Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the secretary.

When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, killed him.

Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.

The king said to Zadok the priest, “Are you a seer? Go back to the city in peace! Your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan may go with you and Abiathar.

When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Makir the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim

David defeated King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah when he came to reestablish his authority over the Euphrates River.

Shimei son of Gera the Benjaminite from Bahurim came down quickly with the men of Judah to meet King David.

Included with the thirty were the following: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

So King David had him brought from the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.

Once he had removed Amasa from the path, everyone followed Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bicri.

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoida, who gained fame among the three elite warriors.

Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo, the son of Ahohi. He was one of the three warriors who were with David when they defied the Philistines who were assembled there for battle. When the men of Israel retreated,

including Aram, Moab, the Ammonites, the Philistines, and Amelek. This also included some of the plunder taken from King Hadadezer son of Rehob of Zobah.

Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants.

Now Amnon had a friend named Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah. Jonadab was a very crafty man.

Abishai son of Zeruiah replied, “For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the Lord’s anointed!”

Now Joab was the general in command of all the army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoida was over the Kerethites and the Perethites.