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Atomic Bible
2 Samuel 8:18
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
from David’s Officers, 2 Samuel 8:15-18
What it says

Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the Cherethites and Pelethites.

What it is doing

This verse completes the officer list with command over the royal guard.

In context

15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 16Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; 18Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;