KJV ORIGINAL
And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army, and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the royal secretary who kept records.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists key officials in King David's government - his military commander and his record-keeper.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a list of David's key government officials during the height of his reign as king of Israel. Joab was David's nephew and longtime military commander who had been with him since his early days as a fugitive from King Saul. The 'recorder' was an important court position responsible for keeping official records, managing communications, and serving as a royal herald or announcer.
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