2 Samuel 20:24

And Adoram was overseer of the forced work; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder;

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In The King James Version

And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

In Context

23Now Joab was over all the army; and Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was at the head of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;

25And Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

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Cross References

1 Kings 4:3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were scribes; Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder;

1 Kings 12:18Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the overseer of the forced work; and he was stoned to death by all Israel. And King Rehoboam went quickly and got into his carriage to go in flight to Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 20:24-26

David's Court. ( b. c. 1023.) 23 Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: 24 And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: 25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: 26 And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. Here is an account of the state of David's court after his restoration. Joab retained the office of general, being too great to be displaced. Benaiah, as… Read the whole commentary →

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