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2 Samuel 20:23-25
EasyEnglish Bible
2 Samuel 20:23-25
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David's officers
23 Joab was the officer who led all Israel's army.
Jehoiada's son Benaiah was the leader of the king's personal guards.[a]
24 Adoniram ruled over the men who had to work for the king.
Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat wrote a report of everything that the king did.
25 Sheva was the royal secretary.
Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.
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- 20:23 The Pelethites and the Kerethites were David's own special guards.
2 Samuel 20:23-25
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2 Samuel 20:23-25
New International Version
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;
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 20:24 Some Septuagint manuscripts (see also 1 Kings 4:6 and 5:14); Hebrew Adoram
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