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And David’s sons served as the king’s chief assistants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David <i>were</i> chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons <i>were</i> chief ministers at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David <i>were</i> chiefs at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were chiefs at the king&#8217s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David <i>were</i> chiefs at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David <i>were</i> chiefs at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in charge of the Cherethites and the Pelethites [David’s bodyguards], and the sons of David were chiefs at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David&#8217s sons were the chief officials at the king&#8217s side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were his highest-ranking officials. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jehoiada's son Benaiah was commander of the Cherethites and the Pelethites. And David's sons were his main officials.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; and King David's sons held high positions in his service. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoiada's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, while David's sons worked as chief officials in service to the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David?s sons were chief officials at the king?s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were the king's leading officials. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief officials serving the king. <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 Benaiah son of Jehoiada [is] over the Cherethite and the Pelethite, and the chief sons of David [are] at the hand of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the Cherethite and the Pelethite, and the elder sons of David are at the hand of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David, heads at the hand of the king.<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 Banaias the son of Joiada was over the bands of the Cerethi, and the Phelethi: and the sons of David were chief about the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also, Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the legions of the Cherethites and Pelethites. But the sons of David were first at the hand of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the chief assistants to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.<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 Benaiah the son of Jehoiadah was over the archers and the slingers; and the sons of David were princes of the realm.<CL>And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel and came against them, and set the battle in array against the Arameans and fought with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Benaya, son of Yuyada, was over the Archers and over the Slingers, and the sons of David were Princes. <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 Beniah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Banaeas the son of Jodae <i>was</i> over the Cherethite and the Phelethite, and the sons of David were the chief deputies of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/18-17.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=5404" 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">16</span>Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah</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/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">of Jehoiada</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/3774.htm" title="3774: hak·kə·rê·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- The foreign bodyguard of King David. Probably from karath in the sense of executioner; a Kerethite or life-guardsman.">the Cherethites</a> <a href="/hebrew/6432.htm" title="6432: wə·hap·pə·lê·ṯî (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Some of David's soldiers. From the same form as Peleth; a courier or official messenger.">and Pelethites;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">and David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê- (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">were chief officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">at the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: lə·yaḏ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">side.</a> </span><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/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a></span><br />Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.<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/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<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_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<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="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-34</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">2 Samuel 15:18</a></span><br />and all his servants marched past him—all the Cherethites and Pelethites, and six hundred Gittites who had followed him from Gath.<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="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-35</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-22</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38-40</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. / They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. / And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-29</a></span><br />So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.</p><p class="hdg">Benaiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a></b></br> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was over</i> both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">2 Samuel 15:18</a></b></br> And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">2 Samuel 20:7,23</a></b></br> And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri… </p><p class="hdg">Cherethites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Zephaniah 2:5</a></b></br> Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD <i>is</i> against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28</a></b></br> Because their office <i>was</i> to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Beniah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Cherethite</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Cherethites</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Cher'ethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-9.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Kerethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-24.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Pelethite</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Pelethites</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Pel'ethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Beniah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Cherethite</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Cherethites</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Cher'ethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">David's</a> <a href="/job/15-10.htm">Elder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-8.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Kerethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">Pelethite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">Pelethites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">Pel'ethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Places</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-9.htm">Side</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'; 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He was the son of Jehoiada, a priest, which indicates a lineage of religious and military significance. Benaiah's exploits are detailed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>, where he is noted for his valiant deeds, including killing two Moabite warriors and a lion. His role as a leader reflects the importance of strong, faithful individuals in positions of authority within the kingdom.<p><b>was over the Cherethites and Pelethites</b><br>The Cherethites and Pelethites were elite groups of warriors who served as David's personal bodyguards. Their origins are somewhat debated, but they are often associated with the Philistines, suggesting that David incorporated foreign mercenaries into his forces, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern kingdoms. This strategic move highlights David's wisdom in securing his reign through a diverse and loyal military force. The presence of these groups underscores the political and military complexities of David's kingdom.<p><b>and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side</b><br>David's sons held significant positions within his administration, indicating the dynastic nature of his rule. This practice of appointing family members to key roles was typical in ancient monarchies, ensuring loyalty and continuity of governance. However, it also foreshadows potential issues of favoritism and rivalry, as seen later in the conflicts among David's sons, such as Absalom's rebellion. This phrase emphasizes the centralization of power within David's family and the importance of maintaining a stable and unified leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah_son_of_jehoiada.htm">Benaiah son of Jehoiada</a></b><br>A valiant warrior and leader, Benaiah was known for his loyalty to King David. He was in charge of the Kerethites and Pelethites, elite groups serving as David's bodyguards.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/kerethites_and_pelethites.htm">Kerethites and Pelethites</a></b><br>These were groups of foreign mercenaries who served as David's personal guards. Their loyalty and skill were crucial to maintaining the king's safety and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_sons.htm">David’s Sons</a></b><br>They held positions of authority as chief officials, indicating the trust and responsibility David placed in his family to help govern and manage the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, David was the king of Israel, known for his military conquests, leadership, and heart for God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a></b><br>Under David's rule, the kingdom was expanding and consolidating power, requiring a strong and loyal administration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_service.htm">Loyalty and Service</a></b><br>Benaiah's role exemplifies the importance of loyalty and dedicated service to leadership. In our lives, we are called to serve faithfully in the roles God has placed us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_leadership.htm">Family and Leadership</a></b><br>David's appointment of his sons as officials shows the significance of involving family in leadership and governance. It encourages us to nurture and prepare the next generation for leadership roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_structure.htm">Divine Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organization of David's kingdom, with specific roles and responsibilities, reflects God's desire for order and structure in our lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>The presence of loyal and skilled individuals like Benaiah in David's administration reminds us to trust in God's provision of the right people to support us in our 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_is_essentialism.htm">Who were the Cherethites in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_cherethites_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Cherethites in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_benaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">Cherethites and the Pelethites.</span>--<a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.">2Samuel 8:18</a>. The royal body-guard, for which office Oriental kings have always employed foreign mercenaries. Josephus calls them the body-guard (<span class= "ital">Antiq. vii.</span> 5, ? 4). The names are tribal in form, and as the Cherethites recur (<a href="/ezekiel/25-16.htm" title="Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I will stretch out my hand on the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethims, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.">Ezekiel 25:16</a>; <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm" title="Woe to the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy you, that there shall be no inhabitant.">Zephaniah 2:5</a>) in connection with the Philistines (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm" title="We made an invasion on the south of the Cherethites, and on the coast which belongs to Judah, and on the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.">1Samuel 30:14</a>), and the name Pelethites resembles that of Philistines, it is natural to assumo that David's guard was recruited from two Philistine tribes. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm" title="And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.">2Samuel 15:18</a>, where the Cherethites and Pelethites are mentioned along with a corps of Gittites.) The Targum of Samuel, and Syriac and Arabic of Chronicles, render "archers and slingers."<p><span class= "bld">Chief about the king.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">the first at the king's hand,</span> or <span class= "ital">side,</span> a paraphrase of what we read in Samuel: "were chief rulers" (<span class= "ital">koh?nim</span>)<span class= "ital">. Koh?nim</span> is the common and only word for "priests," and has just occurred in that sense (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm" title="And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;">1Chronicles 18:16</a>). In <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm" title="And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:">1Kings 4:5</a>, as well as here, the term is said to denote not a sacerdotal, but a secular "minister." But this theory seems to be opposed to the facts of history. Under the monarchy the priests were brought into close relations with the king, owing to their judicial duties; and the chief priest of a royal sanctuary became one of the great officials of state (<a href="/amos/7-11.htm" title="For thus Amos said, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.">Amos 7:11</a>; <a href="/amos/7-13.htm" title="But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.">Amos 7:13</a>). Such a position would be of sufficient importance to be filled by the princes of the blood. The chronicler, writing from the point of view of a later age, has substituted for the original term a phrase that would not offend contemporary feeling. In Samuel the LXX. renders "chief courtiers;" the other versions have "magnates," except the Vulg., which has "priests." Syriac of Chronicles, "magnates." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Benaiah the son of Jehoiada</span> (see <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-25</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-27.htm">1 Chronicles 12:27</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The Cherethites and the Pelethites</span>. Two tribes of Philistines whom David attached. The meaning and derivation of these two names leave it possible to translate them at once, and to read, "the public executioners, and the public couriers," not treating them as proper names, and to this course Geseuius (see 'Lexicon') gives his sanction. On the other hand, a comparison of <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">1 Samuel 30:14</a> and <a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">2 Samuel 15:18</a> would lead us to treat them as the names of people, although the Pelethites are net as identifiable in this sense as the Cherethites and Gittites. Anyway, it is evident they were the special guard of the king, and were faithful to David and to Solomon after him. Their duties included those of the executioner or <span class="accented">lictor</span>, and the courier. They are frequently mentioned on special occasions of the king's moving, and of danger (<a href="/2_samuel/15-18.htm">2 Samuel 15:18</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">2 Samuel 20:7, 23</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38, 44</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Chief about the king</span>. The Hebrew text here is <span class="hebrew">הָרִאשֹׁגִים</span>. The word used in the parallel place is <span class="hebrew">כֹּחֲנִים</span>, which signifies strictly "priests," but sometimes more generally" princes." This is, without doubt, the meaning of our text. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/18-17.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">Benaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנָיָ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several 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 Jehoiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites</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 Kerethites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרֵתִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·rê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3774.htm">Strong's 3774: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cherethites -- the foreign bodyguard of King David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Pelethites;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַפְּלֵתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hap·pə·lê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6432.htm">Strong's 6432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A courier, official messenger</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and David’s</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural 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">were chief officials</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 18:17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 18:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 18:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:1" /></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>