What the Bible says about

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31 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“When the officers have finished addressing the army, they are to appoint commanders to lead it.”
Deuteronomy 20:9 BSB
“So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his forces was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim.”
Judges 4:2 BSB
“His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.”
1 Samuel 14:50 BSB
“And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.”
1 Kings 2:35 BSB
“and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had not only conspired but had also struck down the king. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel.”
1 Kings 16:16 BSB
“Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.”
1 Chronicles 27:34 BSB
“Then the officers who were over the units of the army—the commanders of thousands and of hundreds—approached Moses”
Numbers 31:48 BSB
“Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.”
1 Samuel 17:18 BSB
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