Lux Domini
Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Glossary

Joab Person

Jehovah is his father. (1. ) One of the three sons of Zeruiah, David’s sister, and “captain of the host” during the whole of David’s reign ( 2 Sam. 2:13 ; 10:7 ; 11:1 ; 1 Kings 11:15 ).

Zeruiah Person

Stricken of the Lord, David’s sister, and the mother of Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.

Ammon Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.

Beeroth Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet el Burj.