Thematic Bible: Cabinet


Thematic Bible



Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his home town of Giloh while Absalom was presenting the sacrificial offerings. And so the conspiracy widened, because the common people increasingly sided with Absalom.

David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people. Zeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist, Ahitub's son Zadok and Abiathar's son Ahimelech were priests, Seraiah was his personal secretary, read more.
Jehoida's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, and David's sons were priests.

Joab commanded the entire army of Israel, Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the special forces and mercenaries, Adoram supervised conscripted labor, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the recorder, Sheva was secretary, Zadok and Abiathar were priests, read more.
and Ira the Jairite was David's priest.

David's uncle Jonathan was a counselor, since he was a man of understanding and a scribe, and Hachmoni's son Jehiel was an attendant to the king's sons. Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate, and under Ahithophel there was Benaiah's son Jehoiada and Abiathar. Joab served as commander of the king's army.


And so King Solomon ruled over all of Israel. Here's a list of his officials: Zadok's son Azariah was priest, Shisha's sons Elihoreph and Ahijah were his secretaries, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was recorder, read more.
Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the army, Zadok and Abiathar served as priests, Nathan's son Azariah supervised the governors, Nathan's son Zabud the priest was the king's counselor, Ahishar supervised palace matters, and Abda's son Adoniram supervised conscripted labor. Solomon also appointed twelve governors over all of Israel, each of whom were responsible for providing one month's food provisions to the king and to his administration during each year.


Hilkiah's son Eliakim, who was in charge of the palace, Shebna the secretary, and Asaph's son Joah, the recorder, went out to him.


You have authority to act for the king and for his Council of Seven to conduct an inquiry concerning Judah and Jerusalem in accordance with the Law of your God, which is in your possession.


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