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14 David was king over all Israel, and he treated his people with justice and fairness.

David’s Officials

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army.
    Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the record keeper.[a]
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were the priests.
    Shavsha[b] was the secretary.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:15 This official also served as a spokesman and chief of protocol. Like the secretary, he was a cabinet-level official.
  2. 1 Chronicles 18:16 The parallel in 2 Samuel 8:17 reads Seraiah.

David’s Officials(A)

14 David reigned(B) over all Israel,(C) doing what was just and right for all his people. 15 Joab(D) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 Zadok(E) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek[a](F) son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate and Syriac (see also 2 Samuel 8:17); most Hebrew manuscripts Abimelek