1 Chronicles 18:16

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech[a] son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was court secretary;

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 So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was court secretary;
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.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg; other Hb mss read Abimelech; 2 Sm 8:17
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