2Sa 8:15 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 8:15-18: 8:15-18 David’s bureaucracy included (1) military officials ( Joab ); (2) a court historian ( Jehoshaphat ); (3) priests ( Zadok and Ahimelech ); (4) a scribe or court secretary ( Seraiah ); and (5) a security officer ( Benaiah, who became a commander under Solomon; see also 1 Kgs 2:25-46 ).

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b1 Kgs 2:25-46►

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Summary for 2Sam 8:15-18: 8:15-18 ^a David’s bureaucracy included (1) military officials (Joab); (2) a court historian (Jehoshaphat); (3) priests (Zadok and Ahimelech); (4) a scribe or court secretary (Seraiah); and (5) a security officer (Benaiah, who became a commander under Solomon; see also 1 Kgs 2:25-46 ^b).