^28 (A)This was the order of march of the people of Israel by their companies, when they set out.

⁹ And when the officers have finished speaking to the people, then commanders shall be appointed at the head of the people.

²³ When Joab and all the army that was with him came, it was told Joab, “Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has let him go, and he has gone in peace.”

¹⁶ Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops came back from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained them.