📖WEB · 2 Samuel 8:18
What does 2 Samuel 8:18 mean?
"Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, David’s sons were chief ministers."
— 2 Samuel 8:18 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness for all his people.
Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, Seraiah was scribe,
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, David’s sons were chief ministers.
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