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.

But Elijah said, “As certainly as the Lord who rules over all lives (whom I serve), I will make an appearance before him today.”

In the two courtyards of the Lord’s temple he built altars for all the stars in the sky.

These Gadites were military leaders; the least led a hundred men, the greatest a thousand.

From Simeon there were 7,100 warriors.

From Asher there were 40,000 warriors prepared for battle.

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

When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them.

He was a descendant of Perez; he was in charge of all the army officers for the first month.

Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was the commanding general of the king’s army.

and Jehozabad led 180,000 trained warriors.

Uzziah supplied shields, spears, helmets, breastplates, bows, and slingstones for the entire army.

In the two courtyards of the Lord’s temple he built altars for all the stars in the sky.

You bring new witnesses against me, and increase your anger against me; relief troops come against me.

If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait until my release comes.

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who commands armies! He is the majestic king! (Selah)

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

Have you not rejected us, O God? O God, you do not go into battle with our armies.

Kings leading armies run away – they run away! The lovely lady of the house divides up the loot.