| Good News Translation (GNT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 23 Joab was in command of the army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; | 23 Joab was over Israel's entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; |
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