17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were chief officials at the king's side.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 18:17

King James Version

17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about about...: Heb. at the hand of the king the king.

English Standard Version

17 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.

The Message

17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the special forces, the Kerethites and Pelethites; And David's sons held high positions, close to the king.

New King James Version

17 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers at the king's side.

New Living Translation

17 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king's bodyguard. And David's sons served as the king's chief assistants.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 18:17

Chapter Contents

David's victories.

This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The happiness of Israel, through David's victories, and just government, faintly shadowed forth the happiness of the redeemed in the realms above.