Joab
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Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was the nephew of King David and the commander of his army according to the Hebrew Bible.
Illustration from the Morgan Bible of a story in 2 Samuel 20 of Joab pursuing Sheba as far as Abel-beth-maachah and Sheba's head being thrown down to him
Leaf from the Morgan Picture Bible, "Scenes from the Life of Absalom", c. 1250
Abner
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In the Hebrew Bible, Abner was the cousin of King Saul and the commander-in-chief of his army. His name also appears as אבינר בן נר "Abiner son of Ner", where the longer form Abiner means "my father i
Joab
…2:15–16). According to Josephus (Antiquities VII, 1, 3) his father was called Suri. Joab had two brothers, Abishai and Asahel. Asahel was killed by Abner in combat, for which Joab took revenge by murdering Abner against David's wishes and shortly after David and Abner had secured peace between the House…
Abner (in green) taking Michal away from Paltiel (Morgan Bible, 1240s).
Abner with Rizpah
David and the tomb of Abner. Artist unknown. 19th century.
Tomb of Abner