2 Samuel Charts

CHARACTERS IN THE DRAMA OF 2 SAMUEL

2 Samuel 2:8-32

It can be confusing to keep track of all the characters introduced in the first few chapters of 2 Samuel. Here is some help.

Joab (Son of Zeruiah, David’s half sister)

Position: One of David’s military leaders and, later, commander in chief

Whose Side? David’s

Abner (Saul’s cousin)

Position: Saul’s commander in chief

Whose Side? Saul and Ishbosheth’s, but made overtures to David

Abishai (Joab’s brother)

Position: High officer in David’s army—Commander of “the Thirty”

Whose Side? Joab and David’s

Asahel (Joab and Abishai’s brother)

Position: High officer—one of David’s 30 select warriors (“mighty men”)

Whose Side? Joab and David’s

Ishbosheth (Saul’s son)

Position: Saul and Abner’s selection as king

Whose Side? Saul’s