2 Samuel 18:1-2

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

18 David numbered the men who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and of hundreds.

² David sent forth the army, a third under command of Joab, a third under Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. [He] told the men, I myself will go out with you also.