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15 David reigned over all of Israel, and he[a] was administering justice and righteousness for all his people. 16 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary. 17 Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests and Seraiah was scribe. 18 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were priests.

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:15 Hebrew “David”

David’s Administration(A)

15 So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people. 16 (B)Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; (C)Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 17 (D)Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; [a]Seraiah was the [b]scribe; 18 (E)Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the (F)Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were [c]chief ministers.

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:17 Shavsha, 1 Chr. 18:16
  2. 2 Samuel 8:17 secretary
  3. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit. priests