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23 David’s Officials. Joab was the commander of the entire army in Israel. Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites. 24 Adoram was in charge of the forced labor. Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was the recorder. 25 Sheva was the secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

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David’s Officials

23 Joab(A) was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; 24 Adoniram[a](B) was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat(C) son of Ahilud was recorder; 25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok(D) and Abiathar were priests;

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 20:24 Some Septuagint manuscripts (see also 1 Kings 4:6 and 5:14); Hebrew Adoram