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Another List of David's Officials[a]

23 Joab was the commander of Israel's entire army.

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of David's bodyguard.[b]

24 Adoram[c] was in charge of the slave-labor force.

Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept government records.

25 Sheva was the secretary.

Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

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Footnotes

  1. 20.23 Another List of David's Officials: See also the list in 8.16,17.
  2. 20.23 David's bodyguard: See the note at 8.18.
  3. 20.24 Adoram: One ancient translation “Adoniram” (see 1 Kings 4.1-6; 5.14).

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