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2 Samuel 8:15-18
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2 Samuel 8:15-18
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David’s Officials(A)
15 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right(B) for all his people. 16 Joab(C) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat(D) son of Ahilud was recorder;(E) 17 Zadok(F) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar(G) were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(H) 18 Benaiah(I) son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites(J) and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.[a]
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- 2 Samuel 8:18 Or were chief officials (see Septuagint and Targum; see also 1 Chron. 18:17)
2 Samuel 8:15-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Samuel 8:15-18
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
David’s Officers
15 So David reigned over all Israel, and David administered justice and equity to all his people. 16 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;(A) 17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(B) 18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over[a] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.(C)
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- 8.18 Syr Tg Vg: Heb lacks was over
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