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Son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab. He was one of David's officers and served him many years. He accompanied David into Saul's camp while he slept. 1 Sam. 26: 6-9. With Joab he slew Abner. 2 Sam. 3: 30. In his zeal for David he asked permission to slay Shimei. 2 Sam. 16: 9; 2 Sam. 19: 21. In the rebellion of Absalom he commanded a third of David's army. 2 Sam. 18: 2. He rescued David from Ishbi-benob the giant. 2 Sam. 21: 17. He was captain of the second three of David's 'mighty men,' and slew three hundred men. 2 Sam. 23: 18. To him is attributed the slaughter of eighteen thousand Syrians or Edomites in the valley of salt. 1 Chr. 18: 12; 2 Sam. 8: 13.