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2 Samuel 8:15-17
New English Translation
2 Samuel 8:15-17
New English Translation
15 David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.[a]
David’s Cabinet
16 Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of[b] the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary; 17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar[c] were priests; Seraiah was scribe;
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- 2 Samuel 8:15 tn Heb “and David was doing what is just and fair for all his people.”
- 2 Samuel 8:16 tn Heb “was over.”
- 2 Samuel 8:17 tc Here Ahimelech is called “the son of Abiathar,” but NCV, CEV, and REB reverse this to conform with 1 Sam 22:20. Most recent English versions (e.g., NAB, NASB, NIV, NRSV, NLT) retain the order found in the MT.
2 Samuel 8:15-17
New International Version
2 Samuel 8:15-17
New International Version
David’s Officials(A)
15 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right(B) for all his people. 16 Joab(C) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat(D) son of Ahilud was recorder;(E) 17 Zadok(F) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar(G) were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(H)
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