1 Chronicles 18:17

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 18:17

BSB
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were chief officials at the king's side.
AKJV
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
CPDV
Also, Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the legions of the Cherethites and Pelethites. But the sons of David were first at the hand of the king.
ERV
and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
NHEB
and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
SMT
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David, heads at the hand of the king.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 18:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 18:17
Summary
David's military guard commander and sons serve as chief advisors
Event
David's inner circle officials named
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History