2 Samuel 20:23

Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:23

BSB

Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;

AKJV

Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:

CPDV

Thus Joab was over the entire army of Israel. And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cerethites and Phelethites.

ERV

Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:

NHEB

Now Joab was over all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;

SMT

And Joab over all the army of Israel: and Benaiah, son of Jehoida, over the Cherethites, and over the Pelethites.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:23

NowJoabH3097Proper Name MasculinewasoverallthehostH6635Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandBenaiahH1141Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJehoiadaH3077Proper Name MasculinewasovertheCherethitesH3774AdjectiveandoverthePelethitesH6432Adjective

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 20:23

Summary

David's government officials listed with military appointments

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Officials and administrators named

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC