New International VersionJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;
New Living TranslationJoab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.
English Standard VersionJoab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,
Berean Standard BibleJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
King James BibleAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
New King James VersionJoab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
New American Standard BibleJoab the son of Zeruiah was commander over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary.
NASB 1995Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.
NASB 1977And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.
Legacy Standard BibleNow Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Amplified BibleJoab the son of Zeruiah was [commander] over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder (secretary);
Christian Standard BibleJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
Holman Christian Standard BibleJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;
American Standard VersionAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Contemporary English VersionJoab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records.
English Revised VersionAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationZeruiah's son Joab was in charge of the army. Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the royal historian.
Good News TranslationJoab, whose mother was Zeruiah, was the commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records;
International Standard VersionZeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist,
NET BibleJoab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;
New Heart English BibleAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah was in charge of the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
World English BibleJoab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Joab son of Zeruiah [is] over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [is] remembrancer,
Young's Literal Translation and Joab son of Zeruiah is over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud is remembrancer,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Joab, son of Zeruiah, over the army; and Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, remembering. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joab the son of Sarvia was over the army: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:
Catholic Public Domain VersionNow Joab, the son Zeruiah, was over the army. And Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the keeper of records.
New American BibleJoab, son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army. Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was chancellor.
New Revised Standard VersionJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joab the son of Zoriah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Yuab, son of Tsuriya, was over the army, and Yushaphat, son of Akhilud, was the Recorder OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Joab the son of Saruia was over the host; and Josaphat the son of Achilud was keeper of the records.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context David's Officers15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 16Joabsonof Zeruiahwas overthe army;Jehoshaphatsonof Ahiludwas the recorder;17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 18:14-17Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; ...
1 Kings 4:1-6So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...
1 Kings 2:35And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.
1 Chronicles 11:6Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.
1 Chronicles 27:32-34David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. / Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. / Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
1 Kings 1:8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
1 Kings 1:32-40Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...
1 Kings 2:5-6Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
1 Kings 2:28-34When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...
1 Chronicles 12:26-28From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.
1 Chronicles 27:1-15This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...
1 Chronicles 27:25-31Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...
1 Chronicles 27:22and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
1 Chronicles 27:16-22These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...
Treasury of Scripture And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Joab 2 Samuel 19:13
And say ye to Amasa,Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab. 2 Samuel 20:23
Now Joabwas over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiadawas over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: 1 Chronicles 11:6
And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. Jehoshaphat 1 Kings 4:3
Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. recorder. Jump to Previous AhiludAhi'ludArmyChiefChroniclerHostJehoshaphatJehosh'aphatJoabJo'abKeeperRecorderRecordsRemembrancerZeruiahZeru'iahJump to Next AhiludAhi'ludArmyChiefChroniclerHostJehoshaphatJehosh'aphatJoabJo'abKeeperRecorderRecordsRemembrancerZeruiahZeru'iah2 Samuel 8 1.David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites3.He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians9.Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him11.David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God14.He puts garrisons in Edom16.David's officersJoab son of Zeruiah was over the army;Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was a prominent military leader in King David's reign. Zeruiah was David's sister, making Joab David's nephew. Joab's role as the commander of the army was crucial in establishing and maintaining the kingdom's military strength. His leadership is evident in various military campaigns, including the conquest of Jerusalem and battles against the Ammonites and Arameans. Joab's character is complex; he was fiercely loyal to David but also acted independently, sometimes against David's wishes, such as in the killing of Abner and Absalom. His position highlights the importance of family ties in David's administration and the trust David placed in his relatives. Joab's military prowess and strategic mind were instrumental in expanding and securing Israel's borders, fulfilling God's promise to give Israel the land. His role can be seen as a type of Christ in terms of leadership and protection, though his moral failings contrast with Christ's perfection. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, served as the recorder or chronicler in David's administration. This position involved maintaining official records, documenting events, and possibly advising the king. The role of the recorder was vital for the administration of the kingdom, ensuring that decisions, decrees, and historical events were accurately preserved. This position reflects the organized and structured nature of David's government, which was necessary for managing a growing and diverse kingdom. The recorder's work would have been essential for future generations to understand their history and God's dealings with Israel. Jehoshaphat's role is a reminder of the importance of preserving God's works and words, akin to the role of the Holy Spirit in inspiring the Scriptures. The meticulous recording of events also points to the fulfillment of God's promises and prophecies, as the history of Israel unfolds according to His divine plan. Persons / Places / Events 1. Joab son of ZeruiahJoab was a prominent military commander under King David. He was known for his strategic prowess and loyalty to David, though his methods were sometimes ruthless. Zeruiah was David's sister, making Joab his nephew. 2. Jehoshaphat son of AhiludJehoshaphat served as the recorder or chronicler in David's administration. His role was crucial in maintaining records of the king's decisions, battles, and other significant events. 3. David's KingdomThis verse is set during the reign of King David, a period marked by military conquests and the establishment of a centralized government in Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership StructureA well-organized leadership structure is crucial for effective governance and administration. David's appointment of capable leaders like Joab and Jehoshaphat ensured stability and order in his kingdom. The Role of AccountabilityThe presence of a recorder like Jehoshaphat highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership. Keeping accurate records helps maintain integrity and trust. God's Sovereignty in LeadershipGod places individuals in positions of authority according to His divine plan. Recognizing God's sovereignty in leadership roles encourages us to trust His wisdom and timing. Balancing Justice and MercyJoab's leadership style, while effective, sometimes lacked mercy. As Christians, we are called to balance justice with compassion, reflecting God's character in our leadership. Legacy of LeadershipThe legacy of David's leadership structure influenced future generations, including Solomon's reign. Our actions and decisions can have lasting impacts, encouraging us to lead with wisdom and integrity. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 8
What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?
Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?
How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?
In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?(16) Was recorder.--This was a different office from that of "the scribe" (filled by Seraiah), and appears from 2Kings 18:18-37; 2Chronicles 34:8, to have been one of considerable importance. (Comp. also Esther 6:1.) His duty is supposed to have been something like that of the modern "chancellor," and he not only registered the king's decrees, but was his adviser. The same person continued to fill the office in the early years of Solomon's reign ( 1Kings 4:3). Verse 16. - Joab... was over the host. Twice in this book we have lists of David's chief officers - here and at the end of ch. 20. The present lint belongs to the period of David's greatest prosperity, when all went well with him in peace and war, and when Jehovah had elevated him to the unique rank of Messianic king - a distinction which belonged to him personally, and was inherited by none of his successors. Between it and the second list there lies a tragic tale of sin and shame, of crime and merited punishment, of the realm rising in rebellion against the adulterous king, and of his own family breaking away from the bends of godly discipline, and giving way to licentiousness, to bloodshed, and to parricidal ambition. But probably David's character had then gained in spirituality and singleness of heart; whereas now prosperity must already have begun its work of sapping the foundations of his moral nature. Joab, who had been stripped of his command for the murder of Abner, had regained it by his bravery at the capture of Jerusalem. We have seen also that David entrusted to him the building of Jerusalem, and apparently he was prime minister in all matters except probably the king's judicial functions. Jehoshaphat... was recorder; literally, remembrancer. It was his office to reduce the king's decrees to writing, and also to see that they were carried into execution. Probably after they had been committed to writing, they were laid before the king for his approval, and, when confirmed by his hand or seal, were entered in the book of remembrance.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Joabוְיוֹאָ֥ב(wə·yō·w·’āḇ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097:Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelitessonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Zeruiahצְרוּיָ֖ה(ṣə·rū·yāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6870:Zeruiah -- an Israelite womanwas overעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe army;הַצָּבָ֑א(haṣ·ṣā·ḇā)Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaignJehoshaphatוִיהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט(wî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3092:Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelitessonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Ahiludאֲחִיל֖וּד(’ă·ḥî·lūḏ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 286:Ahilud -- 'child's brother', two Israelites[was] the historian;מַזְכִּֽיר׃(maz·kîr)Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2142:To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male
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