(SEE 27:2)

He also took a great quantity of bronze from Betah and Berothai, cities ruled by Hadadezer.

Joab was in command of the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards;

Ahimelech answered, "David is the most faithful officer you have! He is your own son-in-law, captain of your bodyguard, and highly respected by everyone in the royal court.