1 Chronicles 18:15

15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;

1 Chronicles 18:15 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.
English Standard Version (ESV)
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
New Living Translation (NLT)
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.
The Message Bible (MSG)
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was head of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of public records;
American Standard Version (ASV)
15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
15 Zeruiah's son Joab was in charge of the army. Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the royal historian.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
15 Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, kept the records.

1 Chronicles 18:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 18:15

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).

1 Chronicles 18:15 In-Context

13 He put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.
14 David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.
15 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was secretary;
17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Samuel 5:6-8; 1 Chronicles 11:6
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