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Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> secretary;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah was in command of the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zeruiah's son Joab was in charge of the army. Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the royal historian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abishai's brother Joab was commander of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was commanding general of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joab son of Zeruiah [is] over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [is] remembrancer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joab son of Zeruiah is over the host, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud is remembrancer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab son of Zeruiah over the army; and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud, bringing to remembrance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Sarvia was over the army, and Josaphat the son of Ahilud recorder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was over the army, and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the keeper of records.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab, son of Zeruiah, was in command of the army; Jehoshaphat, son of Ahilud, was chancellor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zuriah was over all the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.<CL>And when the children of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yuab, son of Tsuriya, was authorized over all the armies, and Yahushaphat son of Akhilud was the Governor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab the son of Saruia <i>was</i> over the army, and Josaphat the son of Achilud <i>was</i> recorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5388" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">David's Officers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: wə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the army;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: wî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/286.htm" title="286: ’ă·ḥî·lūḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Child's brother, two Isr. From 'ach and yalad; brother of one born; Achilud, an Israelite.">of Ahilud</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: maz·kîr (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">was the recorder;</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3-6</a></span><br />Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; / Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">1 Kings 9:22</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9-10</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5-11</a></span><br />He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37</a></span><br />So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">2 Chronicles 26:11-14</a></span><br />Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-27</a></span><br />So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.</p><p class="hdg">Joab</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></b></br> And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16</a></b></br> And Joab the son of Zeruiah <i>was</i> over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud <i>was</i> recorder;</p><p class="hdg">Jehoshaphat</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a></b></br> Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.</p><p class="hdg">recorder.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">Ahilud</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">Ahi'lud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-24.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Records</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-37.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Ahilud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Ahi'lud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Chronicler</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-16.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">Recorder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">Records</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-3.htm">Remembrancer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">David subdues the Philistines and the Moabites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-3.htm">He smites Hadarezer and the Syrians</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Tou sends Hadoram with presents to bless David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">The presents and the spoil David dedicates to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">He put garrisons in Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;</b><br>Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was a prominent military leader in King David's reign. Zeruiah was David's sister, making Joab David's nephew. Joab's role as commander of the army was crucial in establishing and maintaining the kingdom's military strength. His leadership is noted throughout the books of Samuel and Chronicles, where he led many successful campaigns, including the capture of Jerusalem (<a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-10</a>). Joab's character is complex; he was fiercely loyal to David but also acted independently, sometimes against David's wishes, such as in the killing of Abner (<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a>) and Absalom (<a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14</a>). His position highlights the importance of family ties in David's administration and the trust David placed in his relatives. Joab's military prowess and strategic mind were instrumental in expanding and securing Israel's borders, fulfilling God's promise to give Israel a land of their own (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>).<p><b>Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;</b><br>Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, served as the recorder or chronicler in David's administration. This role involved maintaining official records, documenting events, and possibly advising the king. The position of recorder was significant in the ancient Near Eastern courts, as it ensured the preservation of the kingdom's history and legal matters. Jehoshaphat's role would have been crucial in organizing the kingdom's affairs and ensuring continuity in governance. The mention of his father, Ahilud, suggests a lineage of service, indicating that positions in the royal court were often held by families with a history of loyalty and competence. The role of recorder is also seen in other biblical contexts, such as in the reign of Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a>), highlighting the continuity and importance of this office in Israel's monarchy. This position underscores the value placed on historical records and the administration of justice, reflecting God's order and faithfulness in the governance of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab_son_of_zeruiah.htm">Joab son of Zeruiah</a></b><br>Joab was the commander of King David's army. He was a skilled military leader and played a significant role in David's military campaigns. Joab was also David's nephew, being the son of Zeruiah, David's sister.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zeruiah.htm">Zeruiah</a></b><br>Zeruiah was the sister of King David and the mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Her sons were prominent figures in David's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat_son_of_ahilud.htm">Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat served as the recorder or chronicler in David's administration. His role was crucial in maintaining records of the king's decisions and the events of the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army.htm">The Army</a></b><br>The military force under Joab's command was instrumental in establishing and maintaining the kingdom of Israel's security and territorial expansion during David's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_recorder.htm">The Recorder</a></b><br>The position of recorder was vital for the administration of the kingdom, ensuring that the king's decrees and the kingdom's history were accurately documented.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joab's role as commander highlights the importance of strong, capable leadership in achieving success. In our lives, we are called to lead with integrity and courage in whatever roles God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_record_keeping.htm">The Importance of Record Keeping</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's position as recorder underscores the value of accurate record-keeping and accountability. In our spiritual lives, maintaining a record of God's faithfulness can strengthen our faith and testimony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_influence.htm">Family Influence</a></b><br>The mention of Zeruiah reminds us of the influence family can have on our lives and decisions. We should strive to be a godly influence within our families, encouraging one another in faith and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_success.htm">God's Sovereignty in Success</a></b><br>While Joab and the army were instrumental in military victories, it was ultimately God's sovereignty that ensured success. We must remember to attribute our successes to God's providence and seek His guidance in all endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_protoevangelium_of_james.htm">Who was Micaiah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6–13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jehoshaphat's_alliance_with_ahab_contradict_the_bible.htm">In 2 Chronicles 18:1-3, does Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab contradict biblical teachings against partnering with evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Recorder.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">Remembrancer.</span> LXX and Vulg. render the word "over, or writer of, memoranda." Syriac and Arabic of Samuel have "leader," "director;" here they render literally. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm" title="And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;">2Samuel 8:16</a>; <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm" title="And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.">2Kings 18:18</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm" title="Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.">2Chronicles 34:8</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Recorder</span>. The word is of the same root with that in <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4</a>, "to record." The exact duties and position of this officer are not stated in any one place, but may be gathered from <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-24.htm">2 Samuel 20:24</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">1 Kings 4:3</a>; <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18, 37</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">2 Chronicles 34:8</a>. From these notices, belonging to somewhat separate times, we may gather the dignity and responsibility and trust of the office which the recorder filled, altogether in excess of his duty as mere historical secretary. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹאָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zeruiah</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרוּיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rū·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the army;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּבָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ahilud</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיל֖וּד</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·lūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_286.htm">Strong's 286: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahilud -- 'child's brother', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] the historian;</span><br /><span class="heb">מַזְכִּֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(maz·kîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:15 Joab the son of Zeruiah was over (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>