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David's Officials and Mighty Men

2 Samuel 8:15-18

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15 David reigned over all Israel, and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people. 16 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder. 17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar, priests, and Seraiah the scribe. 18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David's sons were priests.