Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; New Living Translation Joab son of Zeruiah was commander of the army. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian. English Standard Version Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder, Berean Standard Bible Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; King James Bible And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; New King James Version Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; New American Standard Bible Joab the son of Zeruiah was commander over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was secretary. NASB 1995 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder. NASB 1977 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder. Legacy Standard Bible Now Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Amplified Bible Joab the son of Zeruiah was [commander] over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder (secretary); Christian Standard Bible Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian; Holman Christian Standard Bible Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian; American Standard Version And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Contemporary English Version Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records. English Revised Version And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: GOD'S WORD® Translation Zeruiah's son Joab was in charge of the army. Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the royal historian. Good News Translation Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, was the commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records; International Standard Version Zeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist, Majority Standard Bible Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; NET Bible Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary; New Heart English Bible And Joab the son of Zeruiah was in charge of the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Webster's Bible Translation And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; World English Bible Joab 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 Translation And 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 Version Now Joab, the son Zeruiah, was over the army. And Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the keeper of records. New American Bible Joab, son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army. Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was chancellor. New Revised Standard Version Joab 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 Translated And 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 Translation And 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: 16Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;… Cross References 1 Chronicles 18:14-17 Thus 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 4:1-6 So 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 2:35 And 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 11:6 Now 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 27:32-34 David’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 1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. 1 Kings 1:32-40 Then 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 2:5-6 Moreover, 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 2:28-34 When 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 12:26-28 From 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 12:38 All 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 27:1-15 This 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 27:25-31 Azmaveth 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 27:22 and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 These 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 Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was 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 Ahilud Ahi'lud Army Chief Chronicler Host Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Joab Jo'ab Keeper Recorder Records Remembrancer Zeruiah Zeru'iahJump to Next Ahilud Ahi'lud Army Chief Chronicler Host Jehoshaphat Jehosh'aphat Joab Jo'ab Keeper Recorder Records Remembrancer Zeruiah Zeru'iah2 Samuel 8 1. David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites3. He smites Hadadezer, and the Syrians 9. Toi sends Joram with presents to bless him 11. David dedicates the presents and the spoil to God 14. He puts garrisons in Edom 16. David's officers Joab 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; 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 Ahilud Jehoshaphat 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 Kingdom This 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 Accountability The 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 Leadership God 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 Mercy Joab'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 Leadership The 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.(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 Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zeruiah צְרוּיָ֖ה (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6870: Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman was over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the army; הַצָּבָ֑א (haṣ·ṣā·ḇā) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Jehoshaphat וִיהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט (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 Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahilud אֲחִיל֖וּד (’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 Links 2 Samuel 8:16 NIV2 Samuel 8:16 NLT 2 Samuel 8:16 ESV 2 Samuel 8:16 NASB 2 Samuel 8:16 KJV 2 Samuel 8:16 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 8:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 8:16 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 8:16 French Bible 2 Samuel 8:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 8:16 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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