1 Chronicles 18:16 nasb — and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Shavsha was secretary;

NASB

"and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Shavsha was secretary;"

— 1 Chronicles 18:16, NASB

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1 Chronicles 18 — Context

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Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the LORD helped David wherever he went.

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So David reigned over all Israel; and he administered justice and righteousness for all his people.

15

Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

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and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Shavsha was secretary;

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and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and the sons of David were chiefs at the king's side.

1 Chronicles 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 18:16 say?
1 Chronicles 18:16 in the NASB reads: “and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Shavsha was secretary;”
Where is 1 Chronicles 18:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 18:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 18, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 18:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 18:16 in?
1 Chronicles 18:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 18:16?
1 Chronicles 18:16 reads (NASB): “and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Abimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Shavsha was secretary;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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