2 Samuel 18:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

David Defeats Absalom

18 David called together the troops that were with him. He appointed commanders in charge of regiments and battalions. ² David put a third of the troops under Joab’s command, another third under Joab’s brother Abishai (Zeruiah’s son), and the last third under Ittai from Gath.

“I am going ⌞into battle⌟ with you,” the king said to the troops.