2 Samuel 20:23-26

David's Officers

²³ Now Jo'ab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was in command of the Cher'ethites and the Pel'ethites; ²⁴ and Ador'am was in charge of the forced labor; and Jehosh'aphat the son of Ahi'lud was the recorder; ²⁵ and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abi'athar were priests; ²⁶ and Ira the Ja'irite was also David's priest.

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:23-26

Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:23-26

(Read 2 Samuel 20:23-26)

Here is the state of David's court, after his restoration. It is well when able men are appointed to discharge public duties; let all seek to perform those duties, as faithful servants to the Son of David.

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