2Sa 8:16-18 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was in charge of the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder. These men helped David with military leadership and keeping important records.

‏ 2 Samuel 8:16-18

v. 16: Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was in charge of the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder. These men helped David with military leadership and keeping important records.

v. 17: Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests. Seraiah was the secretary. David’s government included leaders in both spiritual and official matters.

v. 18: Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites, who were special guards. David’s sons were chief officials, working closely with their father in the kingdom.