Kings II 8:18

18 and Banaeas son of Jodae councillor, and the Chelethite and the Phelethite, and the sons of David, were princes of the court.

Kings II 8:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 8:18

And he walked in the way of the king's of Israel, as did the
house of Ahab
Imitated them in idolatry:

for the daughter of Ahab was his wife;
whose name was Athaliah, ( 2 Kings 8:26 ) , and by her he was drawn into idolatrous practices; of such bad consequence are marriages with idolaters; it is very much that so good a king as Jehoshaphat his father was should contract such an affinity; he suffered for it in more instances than one:

and he did evil in the sight of the Lord;
was guilty of idolatry, than which nothing was more displeasing to the Lord; for he made high places, and compelled his subjects to commit idolatry, ( 2 Chronicles 21:11 ) .

Kings II 8:18 In-Context

16 And Joab the son of Saruia over the host; and Josaphat the son of Achilud of the records.

17 And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech son of Abiathar, priests; and Sasa the scribe,

18 and Banaeas son of Jodae councillor, and the Chelethite and the Phelethite, and the sons of David, were princes of the court.