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Notes
David’s personal priest was probably not a Levite but rather a special class of religious servant appointed for his royal court (see study note on 2 Samuel 8:18).
This list of David’s leaders and the similar list in 2 Samuel 8:15–18 marks the beginning and end of chapters 9–20 in David’s life. Even after the major crises described in these 12 chapters, David’s rule did not collapse. He still had a complete and functioning administration.
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Ira: David's priest, a Jairite Jair: Manassite leader who captured Gilead
Glossary
David Ira Jairite Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Cabinet: David's Civil Minister: Ira Ira: A Priest King: Chief officers of The Chief Ruler Officer: Civil: Appointed by Kings