Thematic Bible: David's


Thematic Bible



Absalom was offering sacrifices. He sent for Ahithophel, David's adviser, to come from his home in Giloh. Meanwhile, the conspiracy grew stronger. The number of people siding with Absalom kept getting larger. Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people. Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records. Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abiathar the son of Ahimelech, were the priests. Seraiah was the secretary. read more.
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were priests.

Joab was in command of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards. Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records. Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. read more.
And Ira, a descendant of Jair, was a priest to David.

David's uncle Jonathan, an educated man who possessed insight, was David's adviser. Jonathan and Jehiel, son of Hachmoni, were in charge of the king's sons. Ahithophel was the king's adviser. Hushai, a descendant of Archi, was the king's friend. Jehoiada son of Benaiah and Abiathar succeeded Ahithophel. Joab was the commander of the royal army.