1 Chronicles 18:16

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah 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 David ruled over all Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.
15 Abishai's brother Joab was commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was court secretary;
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; and King David's sons held high positions in his service.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Probable text (see 2 S 8.17)] Seraiah; [Hebrew] Shavsha.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.