1 Chronicles 18:17 Meaning
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
militaryleadershipservice
Related Cross References
2 Samuel 23:20
This verse parallels the mention of Benaiah's military role.
1 Chronicles 27:6
This verse connects to the roles of David's mighty men.
Source: 1 Chronicles 18:17