2 Samuel 20:24

²⁴ And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: [1]

2 Samuel 20

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 20:24

New International Version

²⁴ AdoniramSome Septuagint manuscripts (see also 1 Kings 4:6 and 5:14); Hebrew "Adoram" was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;

English Standard Version

²⁴ and Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

The Message

²⁴ Adoniram over the work crews; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was clerk;

New King James Version

²⁴ Adoram was in charge of revenue; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

New Living Translation

²⁴ Adoniram was in charge of forced labor. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:24

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.