15 So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.(A)

16 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;

Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;

17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;

Seraiah was court secretary;

18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;(B)

and David’s sons were chief officials.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 8:18 LXX; MT reads were priests; 1Ch 18:17

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