1 Chronicles 18:15

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;

1 Chronicles 18:15 in Other Translations

15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of public records;

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;

1 Chronicles 18:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:15

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:15 In-Context

13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.

14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;

17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 5:6-8; 1 Chronicles 11:6