27:34a Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar.

After Ahithophel died, Abiathar and Benaiah’s son Jehoiada became ⌊the king’s personal advisors⌋ .
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Jehoiada and Abiathar became ⌊King David’s counselors⌋ after Ahithophel. Jehoiada’s father was Benaiah.

27:34b Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

The ⌊highest ranking⌋ commander/leader of the king’s fighting men was Joab.
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Joab was the commander in chief of King ⌊David’s⌋ troops.

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