2 Samuel 8:18

“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.”

"And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers." - 2 Samuel 8:18
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What does 2 Samuel 8:18 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 8:18 from the King James Version reads, "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers." At first glance, this verse may seem like a simple statement about the organization of David's reign…

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Stewards of Authority: Lessons from Benaiah and David's Leadership

In 2 Samuel 8:18 we read: "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers." This verse, nestled among the narratives of King David’s victories and administrative structure, offers rich insights into…

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A Prayer for Leadership, Service, and Wisdom

O Sovereign Lord, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty as the Creator and Sustainer of all life. In humility, we reflect upon the profound leadership You instituted through David, particularly noting the role of Benaiah…

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2 Samuel 8:18 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers."
2 Samuel 18:8 - "For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured."
1 Samuel 2:18 - "¶ But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod."
1 Samuel 8:18 - "And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day."
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 19:8
2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 2:18 - "¶ And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe."
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"For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured." - 2 Samuel 18:8
2 Samuel 11:18 - "¶ Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;"
2 Samuel 8:8 - "And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took exceeding much brass."
2 Samuel 18:6 - "¶ So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;"
1 Samuel 18:2 - "And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house."
2 Samuel 2:8 - "¶ But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;"
2 Samuel 18:10 - "And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw Absalom hanged in an oak."
2 Samuel 18:1 - "And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them."
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
2 Samuel 8:9 - "¶ When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,"
"¶ But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod." - 1 Samuel 2:18
2 Samuel 22:8 - "Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth."
2 Samuel 1:18 - "(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)"
2 Samuel 18:30 - "And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still."
2 Samuel 18:16 - "And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people."
2 Samuel 8:15 - "And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"