2 Samuel 8:15-18

New International Reader's Version

David’s Officials

¹⁵ David ruled over the whole nation of Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people. ¹⁶ Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, kept the records. ¹⁷ Zadok, the son of Ahitub, was a priest. Ahimelek, the son of Abiathar, was also a priest. Seraiah was the secretary. ¹⁸ Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was commander over the Kerethites and Pelethites. And David’s sons were priests.