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David’s Leaders(A)

15 David reigned over all of Israel, administering[a] justice and equity to every one of his people. 16 Zeruiah’s son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud’s son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist,[b] 17 Ahitub’s son Zadok and Abiathar’s son Ahimelech were priests, Seraiah[c] was his personal secretary,[d]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 8:15 Lit. with David administering
  2. 2 Samuel 8:16 Or recorder; an officer who kept official records of David’s administration
  3. 2 Samuel 8:17 Cf. 1Chr 18:16, which reads Shavsha
  4. 2 Samuel 8:17 Or scribe