general of the army of King David, defeated the Syrians and the other enemies of David, and took the fort of Zion from the Jebuhtites, who, thinking it impregnable, committed it to the care of the lame and blind, whom they placed on the walls. He signalized himself in all David's wars, but was guilty of basely murdering Abner and Amasa. He procured a reconciliation between Absalom and David; and afterwards flew Absalom, contrary to the express orders of the king. He at length joined Adonijah's party; and was put to death by the order of Solomon, 1014 B.C.