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David’s Administration

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. 15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;(A) 16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.(B)

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14 So David reigned over all Israel,(A) administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

15 Joab(B) son of Zeruiah was over the army;
Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub
and Ahimelech[a](C) son of Abiathar were priests;
Shavsha was court secretary;
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada(D) was over
the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
and David’s sons were the chief officials at the king’s side.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Abimelech; 2Sm 8:17