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1 Chronicles 18:16

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 18:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was scribe;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
1 Chronicles 18:16 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. And Jehovah gave victory to David whithersoever he went.
14And David reigned over all Israel; and he executed justice and righteousness unto all his people.
15And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
16and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was scribe;
17and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Abimelech: Sa2 8:17, Ahimelech. Abiathar: Sa2 20:25; Kg1 2:35 Shavsha: Sa2 8:17, Seraiah, Sa2 20:25, Sheva, Kg1 4:3, Shisha 1 Chronicles 18:17”
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