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Atomic Bible
1 Chronicles 18:16
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;
from David’s Officers, 1 Chronicles 18:14-17
What it says

Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar serve as priests.

What it is doing

This verse names the priestly leadership within David’s administration.

In context

14Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 15Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; 16Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; 17Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;