1 Chronicles 18:16

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech ^[a] son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha ^[b] was the scribe;

1 Chronicles 18:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:16

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:16 In-Context

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

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

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;

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

Footnotes

• [a]. Some Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate, and Syriac (see also 2 Samuel 8:17); most Hebrew manuscripts Abimelech
• [b]. Shavsha is also called Seraiah, Sheva, and Shisha; see 2 Samuel 8:17, 2 Samuel 20:25, and 1 Kings 4:3.