2 Samuel 8:16
And Joab the son of Saruia was over the host; and Josaphat the son of Achilud was keeper of the records.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
In Context
15And David reigned over all Israel: and David wrought judgment and justice over all his people.
17And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech son of Abiathar, were priests; and Sasa was the scribe,
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:13Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: why are ye the last to bring back the king to his house?
1 Kings 4:3Eliaph, and Achia son of Seba, scribes; and Josaphat son of Achilud, recorder.
1 Chronicles 11:6And David said, Whoever first smites the Jebusite, even he shall be chief and captain. And Joab the son of Saruia went up first, and became chief.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 8:16-18
David's Administration of the Government of Israel. ( b. c. 1042.) 15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. 16 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; 18 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. David was not so… Read the whole commentary →