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1 Chronicles 18:14-17

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

14. So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. 15. And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder. 16. And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, [were] the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; 17. And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David [were] chief about the king.

1 Chronicles 18:14-17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 18:14

Theological / Devotional

David reigned. Verses 14-17 deal with David’s internal administration.

Executed judgment. David acted in the capacity of chief justice of the land (see 2 Samuel 15:2-4).

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