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17 (A)and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were (B)priests, and Seraiah was (C)scribe; 18 (D)and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [a]was over the (E)Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were [b](F)priests.

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit and the Cherethites
  2. 2 Samuel 8:18 Or chiefs over the priests; possibly a special office associated with the priests, cf. 1 Chr 18:17

17 Zadok(A) son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar(B) were priests; Seraiah was secretary;(C) 18 Benaiah(D) son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites(E) 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)