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1 Chronicles 11:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Chronicles 11:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 David said, “Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.” Joab(A) son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.
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1 Chronicles 11:6
New International Version
1 Chronicles 11:6
New International Version
6 David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander in chief.” Joab(A) son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
1 Chronicles 11:6
English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 11:6
English Standard Version
6 David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first (A)shall be chief and commander.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.
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1 Chronicles 11:6
New King James Version
1 Chronicles 11:6
New King James Version
6 Now David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be [a]chief and captain.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief.
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- 1 Chronicles 11:6 Lit. head
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