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Joab ascends rocky ground ahead of other Israelite warriors.
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1 Chronicles 11:6

Joab goes up first

David at Hebron, Zion, and His Mighty Men · 1 Chronicles 11

Story guide: Joab goes up first against Jebus and becomes chief. Separate ascent and leadership scenes retain the stated result without inventing his route.

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6And David said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall become chief and commander.” So Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became chief.

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