As for this my son, I will not give him to the Queen, but I will make him king over ISRAEL. For this is my firstborn, the first of my race whom God hath given me. And then SOLOMON sent unto the young man evening and morning dainty meats, and apparel
Quick Answer. The commander of the Confederate army was General Robert E. Lee. Lee was originally offered command of the Union Army by President Lincoln, but he rejected the offer because he didn't want to fight against his fellow Virginians. Continue Reading.
Confederate Leaders: Major General George Pickett Major General George Pickett was a Confederate commander in the Army of Northern Virginia. George Pickett is best remembered for Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. In the war's final days, Pickett was defeated at the Battle of Five Forks.