# Joab #

## Definition: ##

Joab was an important military leader for King David throughout David's entire reign. 

* Before David became king, Joab had already been one of his loyal followers.
* Later, during David's reign as king over Israel, Joab became the commander of King David's army.
* Joab was also King David's nephew, since his mother was one of David's sisters.
* When David's son Absalom betrayed him by trying to take over his kingship, Joab killed Absalom in order to protect the king.
* Joab was a very aggressive fighter and killed many people who were enemies of Israel.

(See also: [Absalom](../other/absalom.md), [David](../other/david.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 02:16-17](en/tn/1ch/help/02/16)
* [1 Kings 01:7-8](en/tn/1ki/help/01/07)
* [1 Samuel 26:6-8](en/tn/1sa/help/26/06)
* [2 Samuel 02:18-19](en/tn/2sa/help/02/18)
* [Nehemiah 07:11-14](en/tn/neh/help/07/11)