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2 Samuel 20:24

What does 2 Samuel 20:24 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 20:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Adoram was over the men subject to taskwork; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Adoram was over the men subject to taskwork; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Adoram was overseer of the forced work; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Adoram <FI>is<Fi> over the tribute, and Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud <FI>is<Fi> the remembrancer,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Aduram over the tributes: and Josaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Adoram was over the levy; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

Context

v.23Now Joab was over all the host of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites;

v.24This passage

v.25and Sheva was scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Kings 4:3

    Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;

  • 1 Kings 4:6

    and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.

  • 1 Kings 12:18

    Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to taskwork; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. And king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

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