18 And the ^pthree sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was ^qas swift of foot as a wild gazelle.

39 And I was gentle today, though anointed king. ^dThese men, the sons of Zeruiah, are more severe than I. ^eThe Lord repay the evildoer according to his wickedness!”

10 But the king said, ^c“What have I to do with you, ^dyou sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the Lord has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”

22 But David said, ^j“What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be as an adversary to me? ^kShall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?”

16 And their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. ^pThe sons of Zeruiah: Abishai, Joab, and Asahel, three.