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1 Chronicles 18:17
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
from David’s Officers, 1 Chronicles 18:14-17
What it says

Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the Cherethites and Pelethites.

What it is doing

This verse completes the officer list with another key servant under David.

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;