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16 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;(A) 17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(B) 18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over[a] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.(C)

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  1. 8.18 Syr Tg Vg: Heb lacks was over

16 Joab(A) son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat(B) son of Ahilud was recorder;(C) 17 Zadok(D) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar(E) were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(F) 18 Benaiah(G) son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites(H) and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.[a]

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:18 Or were chief officials (see Septuagint and Targum; see also 1 Chron. 18:17)