2 Samuel 20:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 In her wisdom, the woman went to all the people, and they cut off the head of Sheba, son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He then sounded the horn, and they scattered from the city to their own tents, while Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
David’s Officials. 23 Joab was in command of the whole army of Israel. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and Pelethites.(A) 24 Adoram was in charge of the forced labor. Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was the chancellor.
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