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16 Zadok, the son of Ahitub, was a priest. Ahimelek, the son of Abiathar, was also a priest.

Shavsha was the secretary.

17 Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was commander over the Kerethites and Pelethites.

And King David’s sons were the chief officials who served at his side.

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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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Footnotes

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