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23 Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard. 24 Adoniram[a] was in charge of forced labor. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian. 25 Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. 26 And Ira, a descendant of Jair, was David’s personal priest.

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  1. 20:24 As in Greek version (see also 1 Kgs 4:6; 5:14); Hebrew reads Adoram.

23 Joab commanded the whole army of Israel;(A)

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;

24 Adoram[a] was over forced labor;(B)

Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;

25 Sheva was court secretary;

Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

26 and in addition, Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

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Footnotes

  1. 20:24 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read Adoniram; 1Kg 4:6; 5:14