1 Chronicles 18:16 net — Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;

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"Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;"

— 1 Chronicles 18:16, NET Bible

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KJV
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;”
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ASV
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was scribe; ”
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WEB
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was scribe;”
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DRB
“And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests: and Susa, scribe.”
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BBE
“And Zadok, the son of Ahitub; and Ahimelech, the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was the scribe;”
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KJVA
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;”
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1 Chronicles 18 — Context

He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

David’s Officials David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Joab son of Zeruiah was commanding general of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;

Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were the king’s leading officials.

1 Chronicles 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 18:16 say?

1 Chronicles 18:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;”

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 (NET): “Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;” 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.

1 Chronicles 18:16 net — Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was scribe;

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