2 Samuel 8:16 David's Victories and Reign

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

Meaning of 2 Samuel 8:16

2 Samuel 8:16 speaks of King David’s established rule, showcasing the order and justice under his reign. Joab's role as commander of the army reflects the importance of faithful and capable leaders in maintaining a godly kingdom. It underscores the harmony and stability grounded in divine authority.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 8:16

2 Samuel 19:13 - And say to Amasa, ‘Are you not my own flesh and blood? May God deal with me, be it ever so seve... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:13 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 19:13

2 Samuel 24:2 - So the king said to Joab and the army commanders with him, “Go throughout the tribes of Israel ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 24:2

1 Kings 1:7 - Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they gave him the... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 1:7

2 Samuel 2:13 - Joab son of Zeruiah and David’s men went out and met them at the pool of Gibeon. One group sat ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:13

1 Chronicles 11:6 - David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief.” Joa... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 11:6

1 Chronicles 18:15-17 - Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:15-17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:15-17

1 Kings 4:3 - Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—recorder; Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:3 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:3

2 Samuel 20:23-24 - Joab was over Israel’s entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethi... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:23-24 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:23-24

2 Samuel 20:7 - So Joab’s men and the Kerethites and Pelethites and all the mighty warriors went out under the ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:7

1 Chronicles 18:15 - Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:15 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 18:15

2 Chronicles 34:8 - In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan so... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:8 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:8