Text: 1 Chronicles 18:14
OT Text Referred to: 2 Samuel 20:23
Subject: David's leading officers
Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Reference Type: Allusion
Connection Method(s): None
Significance: Both texts list the administrative officers of David's kingdom, beginning with the summary that David ruled over all Israel and administered מִשְׁפָּט וּצְדָקָה (mishpat utsdaqah, "justice and righteousness") for all his people. 2 Samuel 20:23-26 provides a later version of the officers list (after Absalom's and Sheba's rebellions), while 1 Chronicles 18:14 gives the earlier version paralleling 2 Samuel 8:15. The slight variations in personnel — including the addition of Ira the Jairite as priest in 2 Samuel 20:26 — reflect changes in David's administration over time. The Chronicler's placement of the list immediately after the military victories emphasizes David's kingdom as one characterized by both military strength and just governance.