1 Chronicles 18:17

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

1 Chronicles 18:17 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
English Standard Version (ESV)
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard. And David’s sons served as the king’s chief assistants.
The Message Bible (MSG)
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the special forces, the Kerethites and Pelethites; And David's sons held high positions, close to the king.
American Standard Version (ASV)
17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
17 Jehoiada's son Benaiah was commander of the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And David's sons were his main officials.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were the chief officials at the king's side.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
17 Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was commander over the Kerethites and Pelethites. And King David's sons were the chief officials who served at his side.

1 Chronicles 18:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:17

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:17 In-Context

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

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 30:14; S 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 15:18
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