1 Chronicles 18:16

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the 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 and did what was just and right for all his people.

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.

16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the court secretary.

17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard. And David’s sons served as the king’s chief assistants.

Footnotes

• [a]. As in some Hebrew manuscripts, Syriac version, and Latin Vulgate (see also 2 Sam 8:17 ); most Hebrew manuscripts read Abimelech.
• [b]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 8:17 ; Hebrew reads Shavsha.