³ tn Heb “they”; the referent (Joab’s men) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

² tc The MT reads יוֹאָב (yoʾav, “Joab”). However, syntax demands the reading וְיוֹאָב (v^eyoʾav, “and Joab”) which is reflected in the LXX and Syriac.

² tn The word “Joab’s” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.

² tn Heb “and he [i.e., Abner] died on account of the blood of Asahel his [i.e., Joab’s] brother.”

¹ tn Heb “and Joab gave to David the number of the numbering of the army [or “people”].”

¹ tn Heb “and the word of the king was stronger than Joab.”

¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “his”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “saying, “In this way Joab spoke and in this way he answered me.”

¹ tn Heb “and Joab gave the number of the numbering of the people.”

² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “they.” The following context makes it clear that this refers to Joab and his army.

¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “he.” Joab, acting on behalf of the king, may be the implied subject.

¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?”

¹ tn Heb “Joab sent and related to David all the matters of the battle.”

¹ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

¹ tn Heb “and Joab returned from against the sons of Ammon and entered.”