2 Samuel 8:16-18

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Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army;
Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was court historian;

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Zadok son of Ahitub
and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;
Seraiah was court secretary;

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Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over
the Cherethites and the Pelethites;^(A)
and David’s sons were chief officials.^(a)

a. 2 Samuel 8:18: LXX; MT reads were priests; 1Ch 18:17

A. 2 Samuel 8:18: 2 Samuel 23:20-23