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Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
World English Bible (WEB)
And David{H1732} said{H559}{(H8799)}, Whosoever smiteth{H5221}{(H8688)} the Jebusites{H2983} first{H7223} shall be chief{H7218} and captain{H8269}. So Joab{H3097} the son{H1121} of Zeruiah{H6870} went{H5927} first{H7223} up{H5927}{(H8799)}, and was chief{H7218}.
Strong's King James
And David saith, ‘Whoever smiteth the Jebusite first doth become head and prince;’ and go up first doth Joab son of Zeruiah and becometh head.
Young's Literal Translation
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