Jerusalem became the center of David’s rule and Joab’s military authority, though his campaigns ranged far beyond the city.
How to read this map
The map provides regional orientation and does not attempt to reconstruct every military route.
Sources: 2 Samuel 2–3; 10–11; 14; 18–20; 1 Kings 1–2, NIV; Natural Earth. Checked September 18, 2026.