BibleHearthNew International Version (NIV)
23Joab was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;
2 Samuel 20:23
2 Samuel 20:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
23Now Joab was in command of the entire army of Israel, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
Amplified Bible (AMP)
23Now Joab was [commander] over the entire army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was [commander] over the Cherethites and Pelethites [the king’s bodyguards];
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
23Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
American Standard Version (ASV)
23Now Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;
Geneva Bible (GNV)
23Then Ioab was ouer all the hoste of Israel, and Benaiah the sonne of Iehoiada ouer the Cherethites and ouer the Pelethies,
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
23Now Joab was over all the army of Israel, Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites,
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
23Joab was commander over Israel’s entire army.
Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was commander over the Kerethites and Pelethites.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
23Joab was the officer who led all Israel's army.
Jehoiada's son Benaiah was the leader of the king's personal guards.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
23And Joab [is] over all the host of Israel, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada [is] over the Cherethite, and over the Pelethite,