2 Samuel 8:18
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 8:18
King James Version
18 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
English Standard Version
18 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over
The Message
18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; And David's sons were priests.
New King James Version
18 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
New Living Translation
18 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king's bodyguard. And David's sons served as priestly leaders.
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.
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.
1 Chronicles 18:17
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
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:18
Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:15-18
(Read 2 Samuel 8:15-18)
David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all believers, Christ's spiritual seed, are better preferred, for they are made kings and priests to our God, Revelation 1:6.