1 Chronicles 18:14-17
Christian Standard Bible
14 So David reigned over all Israel,(A) administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
15 Joab(B) son of Zeruiah was over the army;
Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech[a](C) son of Abiathar were priests;
Shavsha was court secretary;
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada(D) was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
and David’s sons were the chief officials at the king’s side.
Footnotes
- 18:16 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Abimelech; 2Sm 8:17
1 Chronicles 18:14-17
Common English Bible
David’s administration
14 David ruled over all Israel and maintained justice and righteousness for all his people. 15 Zeruiah’s son Joab was in command of the army; Ahilud’s son Jehoshaphat was recorder; 16 Ahitub’s son Zadok and Abiathar’s son Ahimelech[a] were priests; Shavsha was secretary; 17 Jehoiada’s son Benaiah was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the king’s chief personal advisors.
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- 1 Chronicles 18:16 LXX, Syr; MT Abimelech
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