What does 1 Chronicles 18:16 mean?

1 Chronicles 18:16 highlights themes such as priesthood, worship, service when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Chronicles 18:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

14So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

15And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

16And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

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

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1 Samuel 22:20
This verse connects to the lineage of the priests serving under David.
2 Samuel 8:17
This verse parallels the mention of priests in David's administration.