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16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Abiathar son of Ahimelech were priests. Shavsha was the royal secretary. 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites.[a] And David’s sons were important officers who served at his side.

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  1. 18:17 Kerethites and Pelethites These were probably special units of the army that were responsible for the king’s safety, a kind of palace guard.

16 Zadok(A) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek[a](B) son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary; 17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;(C) and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate and Syriac (see also 2 Samuel 8:17); most Hebrew manuscripts Abimelek