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2 Samuel 20:23-26
New Century Version
2 Samuel 20:23-26
New Century Version
23 Joab was commander of all the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada led the Kerethites and Pelethites. 24 Adoniram was in charge of the men who were forced to do hard work. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder. 25 Sheba was the royal secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests, 26 and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.
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2 Samuel 20:23-26
New International Version
2 Samuel 20:23-26
New International Version
David’s Officials
23 Joab(A) was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; 24 Adoniram[a](B) was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat(C) son of Ahilud was recorder; 25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok(D) and Abiathar were priests; 26 and Ira the Jairite[b] was David’s priest.
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 20:24 Some Septuagint manuscripts (see also 1 Kings 4:6 and 5:14); Hebrew Adoram
- 2 Samuel 20:26 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts and Syriac (see also 23:38) Ithrite
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