⁷ So Joab’s men and the Kerethites^(A) and Pelethites and all the mighty warriors went out under the command of Abishai. They marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.

¹⁷ Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;^(A) and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.