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An Organized Kingdom
This verse begins a list of David's key officials, showing his kingdom was well-organized. Commentators explain that Joab was the proven military commander, while Jehoshaphat held the high-ranking civil office of "recorder." This demonstrates that a godly kingdom relies on both military strength and wise, structured administration.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 8:16–18
18th Century
Theologian
For a similar account of the officers of Solomon’s kingdom, see 1 Kings 4:1–6, where Jehoshaphat is still the recorder, and Benaiah is …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 8:16
19th Century
Bishop
Was recorder. —This was a different office from that of “the scribe” (filled by Seraiah), and appears from [Reference 2 Kings 18:1…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host
Which was not only owing to his relation to David, being his sister'…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 8:15–18
17th Century
Minister
David neither committed wrong, nor denied or delayed justice to anyone. This speaks of his diligent commitment to his duties, and also his readines…