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17 Ahitub’s son Zadok and Abiathar’s son Ahimelech were priests, Seraiah[a] was his personal secretary,[b] 18 Jehoida’s son Benaiah supervised the special forces[c] and mercenaries,[d] and David’s sons were priests.[e]

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  1. 2 Samuel 8:17 Cf. 1Chr 18:16, which reads Shavsha
  2. 2 Samuel 8:17 Or scribe
  3. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit. Cherethites; i.e. elite body guards
  4. 2 Samuel 8:18 Lit. Pelethites; i.e. special couriers
  5. 2 Samuel 8:18 Cf. 1Chr 18:17, which describes them as special officials