And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:
Adoram was in charge of collecting taxes, and Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was the royal secretary who kept records.
This verse lists two important government officials in King David's administration - one who collected taxes and one who kept official records.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 2 Samuel, this verse appears as part of a summary of King David's administration during his reign over a united Israel, following internal rebellions and conflicts. Adoram's role in overseeing tribute likely involved managing forced labor or taxes for public works, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern kingdoms to support the monarchy. Jehoshaphat, as the recorder, was responsible for keeping official chronicles of the king's actions, highlighting the structured bureaucracy that helped maintain order in David's kingdom.
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