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2 Samuel 8:16

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

Verse in context — 2 Samuel 8

14

He put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.

15

David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.

16

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

17

and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe;

18

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.

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