And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.
After Ahithophel, Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar stood next among David's counselors, while Joab held his place as commander of the king's army. Their positions were not casual or overlapping but distinctly assigned, each man set to his own responsibility within the administration of the kingdom. In this arrangement is seen ordered organization, government carried on through defined offices and appointed leaders.
After Ahithophel, Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar stood next among David's counselors, while Joab held his place as commander of the king's army. Their positions were not casual or overlapping but distinctly assigned, each man set to his own responsibility within the administration of the kingdom. In this arrangement is seen ordered organization, government carried on through defined offices and appointed leaders.