2 Samuel 18:1-2

New International Reader's Version

18 David brought together the men with him. He appointed commanders of thousands over some of them. He appointed commanders of hundreds over the others. ² Then David sent out his troops in military groups. One group was under the command of Joab. Another was under Joab’s brother Abishai, the son of Zeruiah. The last was under Ittai, the Gittite. The king told the troops, “You can be sure that I myself will march out with you.”