2 Samuel 20:23
David's Officers
23 Joab was over Israel's entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 20:23
King James Version
David's Officers
23 Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:
English Standard Version
David's Officers
23 Now Joab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
The Message
David's Officers
23 Joab was again commander of the whole army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites;
New King James Version
David's Officers
23 And Joab was over all the army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
New Living Translation
David's Officers
23 Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king's bodyguard.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:23
Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:23-26
(Read 2 Samuel 20:23-26)
Here is the state of David's court, after his restoration. It is well when able men are appointed to discharge public duties; let all seek to perform those duties, as faithful servants to the Son of David.