NET

6 David said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!” So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander.

Darby

6 And David said, Whoever smites the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

KJV

6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief^K2316and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.

KJV Bible Notes

chief: Heb, head.

Strong's

6 And David^H1732 said^H559, Whosoever smiteth^H5221 the Jebusites^H2983 first^H7223 shall be chief^H7218 and captain^H8269. So Joab^H3097 the son^H1121 of Zeruiah^H6870 went^H5927 first^H7223 up^H5927, and was chief^H7218.