David’s Officials(A)

14 David reigned(B) over all Israel,(C) doing what was just and right for all his people. 15 Joab(D) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 Zadok(E) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek[a](F) son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;(G) and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate and Syriac (see also 2 Samuel 8:17); most Hebrew manuscripts Abimelek

David’s Administration(A)

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and administered judgment and justice to all his people. 15 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 16 Zadok the son of Ahitub and [a]Abimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; [b]Shavsha was the scribe; 17 (B)Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were [c]chief ministers at the king’s side.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Ahimelech, 2 Sam. 8:17
  2. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Seraiah, 2 Sam. 8:17, or Shisha, 1 Kin. 4:3
  3. 1 Chronicles 18:17 Lit. at the hand of the king