Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.
Parallel translations
- WEB Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
- KJV And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.
- BSB Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
- NKJV Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
- NASB Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary;
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Quick answer
Joab commands the army and Jehoshaphat serves as recorder. It begins a list of David's chief officials.
Overview
The Chronicler lists David's administration, showing an ordered and well-governed kingdom. Joab leads the army and Jehoshaphat keeps the official records. Such organized leadership reflects the stability God granted David's reign and provides the foundation for the kingdom Solomon would inherit.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 11:6David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain.” Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief.
- 2 Sam 8:16Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
- 1 Kgs 4:3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
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