Translations
Modern
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
Traditional
And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.
Literal
And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar; and the head of the host of the king was Joab.
Latin
Post Achitophel fuit Jojada filius Banaiæ, et Abiathar. Princeps autem exercitus regis erat Joab.
Original
Hebrew
English
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
Notes
The list of David's officials ends with influential people close to the king.
A wise counselor to the king was likely a trusted advisor.
People
Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Ahithophel: David's counselor who joined Absalom's rebellion, later committed suicide Benaiah: Father of Jehoiada, who succeeded Ahithophel as David's counselor Jehoiada: Counselor to King David after Ahithophel Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Benaiah Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jehoiada
Topics
Cabinet: David's Captain: Commander-In-Chief of an Army Jehoiada: Son of Benaiah Joab: Son of David's Sister: Commander of David's Army