David’s Officers

(2 Samuel 8:15–18)

Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:

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• Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;
• Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [was] the recorder;
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• Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech[fn] son of Abiathar were priests;
• Shavsha[fn] [was] the scribe;
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• Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
• and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side. 19