1 Chronicles 27:7

The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Cross-references

1 Chronicles 11:26 lists Asahel among David's mighty warriors, confirming his status as a commander here.

2 Samuel 2:18–23 Historical context

2 Samuel 2:18-23 narrates Asahel's death in pursuit of Abner, explaining why his son succeeded him as commander.

In 2 Samuel 23:24, Asahel is listed among David's thirty mighty men — the same Asahel here commanding a division.