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

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit and the Cherethites
  2. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit priests

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)