6David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander in chief.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
6Now David had said, “Whoever is first to 11:6 Lit strikekill a Jebusite shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief.
6Now David said, “Whoever strikes down a Jebusite first shall be chief and commander.” Joab the son of Zeruiah [David’s half-sister] went up first, and so he was made chief.
6David had said, “Anyone who leads the attack against the Jebusites will become the commander of Israel’s army.” Joab went up first. So he became the commander of the army. He was the son of Zeruiah.