Joab

[ joh-ab ]

noun

1. a commander of David's army and the slayer of Abner and Absalom. 2 Samuel 3:27; 18:14.

Joab

/ ˈdʒəʊæb /

noun

1. Old Testament the successful commander of King David's forces and the slayer of Abner and Absalom (II Samuel 2:18–23; 3:24–27; 18:14–15)

Example Sentences

Disgusted with the selfish heartlessness of society, Joab shambled off and was passing the scratching-post without noticing her.

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Joab paused, looked at her with his ox-eyes, and gravely marching up, commenced a vigorous scratching against her.

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His son Solomon secured his throne by putting to death all possible rivals or opponents, including the grey-haired Joab.

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Joab, the commander of the Israelitish army, was a consummate general, and the veterans he led had been trained to conquer.

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Yesterday Joab Atkins left when the housekeeper told him to help the girls pick chickens.

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