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1 Chronicles 27

Now the people of Israel by their number, the heads of the fathers and commanders of thousands and hundreds and their officers who served the king in any matter of the divisions, that came in and went out month by month through all the months of the year — every division was twenty-four thousand. Over the first division for the first mont

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The twelve divisions

Now the people of Israel by their number, the heads of the fathers and commanders of thousands and hundreds and their officers who served the king in any matter of the divisions, that came in and went out month by month through all the months of the year — every division was twenty-four thousand. Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. Of the sons of Perez was the chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month. Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth was ruler too. In his division too were twenty-four thousand. The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a chief priest. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. This is that Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty. And in his division was Ammizabad his son. The fourth commander for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The fifth commander for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The sixth commander for the sixth month was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The seventh commander for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The eighth commander for the eighth month was Sibbekai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The ninth commander for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The tenth commander for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The eleventh commander for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The twelfth commander for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Now the people of Israel by their number, the heads of the fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers who served the king in any matter of the divisions, that came in and went out month by month through all the months of the year — every division was twenty-four thousand. Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. Of the sons of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. And over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth was ruler too. In his division too were twenty-four thousand. The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a chief priest. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. This is that Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty. And in his division was Ammizabad his son. The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbekai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand. The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand. Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month. And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand. The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son. The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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Now the people of Israel by their number, the heads of the fathers and commanders of thousands and hundreds and their officers who served the king in any matter of the divisions, that came in and went out month by month through all the months of the year — every division was twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

Now the people of Israel by their number, the heads of the fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers who served the king in any matter of the divisions, that came in and went out month by month through all the months of the year — every division was twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand.

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Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

3

Of the sons of Perez was the chief of all the commanders of the army for the first month.

Plain English

Of the sons of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month.

King James Version, 1611

Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.

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Over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth was ruler too. In his division too were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

And over the division of the second month was Dodai the Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth was ruler too. In his division too were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousand.

5

The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a chief priest. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The third captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a chief priest. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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This is that Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty. And in his division was Ammizabad his son.

King James Version, 1611

This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

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The fourth commander for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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The fifth commander for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

9

The sixth commander for the sixth month was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

10

The seventh commander for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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The eighth commander for the eighth month was Sibbekai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbekai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

12

The ninth commander for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

13

The tenth commander for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

14

The eleventh commander for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the sons of Ephraim. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

15

The twelfth commander for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

Plain English

The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. And in his division were twenty-four thousand.

King James Version, 1611

The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

The rulers of the tribes

What's more, over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zikri. Of the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maakah. Of the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel. Of the Aaronites, Zadok. Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David. Of Issachar, Omri son of Michael. Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah. Of Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel. Of the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Azaziah. Of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel son of Pedaiah. Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah. Of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner. Of Dan, Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. But David didn't take the number of those from twenty years old and under. Because the Lord had said he'd make Israel as many as the stars of the sky. Joab son of Zeruiah started to count, but he didn't finish. Because anger fell on Israel because of it. And the number wasn't put in the account of the chronicles of King David.

What's more, over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zikri. Of the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maakah. Of the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel. Of the Aaronites, Zadok. Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David. Of Issachar, Omri son of Michael. Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah. Of Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel. Of the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Azaziah. Of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel son of Pedaiah. Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah. Of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner. Of Dan, Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. But David didn't take the number of the ones from twenty years old and under. Because the Lord had said he'd make Israel as many as the stars of the sky. Joab son of Zeruiah started to count, but he didn't finish. Because anger fell on Israel because of it. And the number wasn't put in the account of the chronicles of King David.

Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael: Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel: Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah: Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner: Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel. But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens. Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.

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What's more, over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zikri. Of the Simeonites, Shephatiah son of Maakah.

King James Version, 1611

Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

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Of the Levites, Hashabiah son of Kemuel. Of the Aaronites, Zadok.

King James Version, 1611

Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

18

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David. Of Issachar, Omri son of Michael.

King James Version, 1611

Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:

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Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah son of Obadiah. Of Naphtali, Jerimoth son of Azriel.

King James Version, 1611

Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

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Of the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Azaziah. Of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel son of Pedaiah.

King James Version, 1611

Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

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Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah. Of Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner.

King James Version, 1611

Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

22

Of Dan, Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

King James Version, 1611

Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

23

But David didn't take the number of those from twenty years old and under. Because the Lord had said he'd make Israel as many as the stars of the sky.

Plain English

But David didn't take the number of the ones from twenty years old and under. Because the Lord had said he'd make Israel as many as the stars of the sky.

King James Version, 1611

But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.

24

Joab son of Zeruiah started to count, but he didn't finish. Because anger fell on Israel because of it. And the number wasn't put in the account of the chronicles of King David.

King James Version, 1611

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.

The king's officers

Over the king's treasures was Azmaveth son of Adiel. And over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities and in the villages and in the towers, was Jehonathan son of Uzziah. Over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground was Ezri son of Kelub. Over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite. And over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite. Over the olive trees and the sycamore trees in the lowland was Baal-Hanan the Gederite. And over the cellars of oil was Joash. Over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. And over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai. Over the camels too was Obil the Ishmaelite. And over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were the rulers of what King David had. Jonathan too, David's uncle, was a counsellor, a wise man and a scribe. And Jehiel son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons. Ahithophel was the king's counsellor. And Hushai the Arkite was the king's mate. After Ahithophel was Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab.

And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth son of Adiel. And over the storehouses in the fields, in the towns and in the villages and in the towers, was Jehonathan son of Uzziah. And over the ones who did the work of the field for tilling the ground was Ezri son of Kelub. And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite. And over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite. And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees in the lowland was Baal-Hanan the Gederite. And over the cellars of oil was Joash. And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. And over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai. Over the camels too was Obil the Ishmaelite. And over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were the rulers of what King David had. Jonathan too, David's uncle, was a counsellor, a wise man and a scribe. And Jehiel son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons. And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor. And Hushai the Arkite was the king's mate. And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab.

And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub: And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite: And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai: Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite: And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s. Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons: And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion: And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.

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Over the king's treasures was Azmaveth son of Adiel. And over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities and in the villages and in the towers, was Jehonathan son of Uzziah.

Plain English

And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth son of Adiel. And over the storehouses in the fields, in the towns and in the villages and in the towers, was Jehonathan son of Uzziah.

King James Version, 1611

And over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

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Over those who did the work of the field for tilling the ground was Ezri son of Kelub.

Plain English

And over the ones who did the work of the field for tilling the ground was Ezri son of Kelub.

King James Version, 1611

And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub:

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Over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite. And over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite.

Plain English

And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite. And over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite.

King James Version, 1611

And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:

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Over the olive trees and the sycamore trees in the lowland was Baal-Hanan the Gederite. And over the cellars of oil was Joash.

Plain English

And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees in the lowland was Baal-Hanan the Gederite. And over the cellars of oil was Joash.

King James Version, 1611

And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

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Over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. And over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai.

Plain English

And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. And over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai.

King James Version, 1611

And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

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Over the camels too was Obil the Ishmaelite. And over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite.

King James Version, 1611

Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

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Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were the rulers of what King David had.

Plain English

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were the rulers of what King David had.

King James Version, 1611

And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David’s.

32

Jonathan too, David's uncle, was a counsellor, a wise man and a scribe. And Jehiel son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons.

King James Version, 1611

Also Jonathan David’s uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king’s sons:

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Ahithophel was the king's counsellor. And Hushai the Arkite was the king's mate.

Plain English

And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor. And Hushai the Arkite was the king's mate.

King James Version, 1611

And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:

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After Ahithophel was Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab.

Plain English

And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada son of Benaiah, and Abiathar. And the general of the king's army was Joab.

King James Version, 1611

And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab.