2 Samuel 8:18

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 8:18

BSB

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were priestly leaders.

AKJV

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

CPDV

And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and Pelethites. But the sons of David were priests.

ERV

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.

NHEB

and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.

SMT

And Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites: and the sons of David were priests.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 8:18

AndBenaiahH1141Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofJehoiadaH3077Proper Name MasculinewasoverboththeCherethitesH3774AdjectiveandthePelethitesH6432AdjectiveandDavid'sH1732Proper Name Masculine sonsH1121Noun MasculinewerechiefrulersH3548Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:18

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 8:18

Summary

Military commander and royal heirs hold prominent positions

Place

Israel

Event

David's chief officials named

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC