1 Chronicles 18:14-17

David’s Administration

14 So David reigned over all Israel, and {he administered justice} and righteousness to all his people.
15 And Joab son of Zeruiah [was] over the army, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [was] recorder.
16 And Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar [were] priests, and Shavsha [was] secretary.
17 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada [was] over the Kerethites and the Pelethites. And the sons of David [were] chief officials under the hand of the king.

1 Chronicles 18:14-17 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 18

The eighteenth and nineteenth chapters are the same with 2Sa 8:1-10:19, 20:1-26 with very little variations, which are observed in the notes on them, to which the reader is referred. 18850-950102-2024-1Ch18.2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Literally "he was a doer of justice"
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