Translations
David had declared, 'Whoever strikes the Jebusites first will be appointed chief commander.' Joab son of Zeruiah went up first—and so he became the commander.
And Dawid said, 'Whoever strikes the Yevusim first shall be chief and commander.' Yoav the son of Tzeruyah went up first, and so he became chief.
And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.
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.

