Other translations
American Standard Version
Now Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;
Darby Bible Translation
And Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
So Joab was over all the army of Israel: and Banaias the son of Joiada was over the Cerethites and Phelethites,
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
God's Word
Now, Joab was put in charge of Israel's whole army. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in charge of the Cherethites and Pelethites.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joab commanded the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
International Standard Version
Joab commanded the entire army of Israel, Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the special forces and mercenaries,
NET Bible
Now Joab was the general in command of all the army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoida was over the Kerethites and the Perethites.
New American Standard Bible
Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
New International Version
Joab was over Israel's entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;
New Living Translation
Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king's bodyguard.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:
The World English Bible
Now Joab was over all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;