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David’s Officials

14 David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

15 Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was commander over the army.

Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, kept the records.

16 Zadok, the son of Ahitub, was a priest. Ahimelek, the son of Abiathar, was also a priest.

Shavsha was the secretary.

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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