2 Samuel 8:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the army; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was keeper of the records;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Joab the son of Sarvia was over the army: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

Free Bible Version

Joab, son of Zeruiah, was the army commander, and Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, kept the official records.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah was ouer the hoste, and Ioshaphat the sonne of Ahilud was recorder.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Joab was the army commander; Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the man who reported to the people everything that David decided that they should do;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joab son of Zeruiah was the commander of the army, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,

Young's Literal Translation

and Joab son of Zeruiah [is] over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [is] remembrancer,

Context

David’s Officers

¹⁵Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: ¹⁶Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

Summary

This verse highlights the organization of King David's administration, which was characterized by justice and righteousness. It emphasizes the importance of having godly leaders who govern with integrity and fairness. By appointing officials to oversee different aspects of the kingdom, David demonstrated wisdom in delegating responsibilities and ensuring effective governance. The verse serves as a reminder of the value of leadership that upholds moral principles and seeks the well-being of the people. Overall, it showcases David's commitment to establishing a just and orderly government under God's guidance.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Joab - was over the host - General and commander-in-chief over all the army. Ahilud - recorder - מזכיר mazkir, remembrancer; one who kept a strict journal of all the proceedings of the king and operations of his army; a chronicler. Or, remembrancer, or, writer of chronicles.

2 Samuel 8:16

David’s Officers

¹⁵Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: ¹⁶Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the army; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was keeper of the records;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Joab the son of Sarvia was over the army: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

Free Bible Version

Joab, son of Zeruiah, was the army commander, and Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, kept the official records.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah was ouer the hoste, and Ioshaphat the sonne of Ahilud was recorder.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Joab was the army commander; Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the man who reported to the people everything that David decided that they should do;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joab son of Zeruiah was the commander of the army, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,

Young's Literal Translation

and Joab son of Zeruiah [is] over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [is] remembrancer,

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 8:16

Verse

Context

David’s Officers

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 8:16

David’s Officers

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary