1 Chronicles 18:16 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 18:16 mean?

1 Chronicles 18:16 lists the key officials who served during King David’s reign: Zadok son of Ahitub and Abimelech son of Abiathar as priests, and Shavsha as the scribe. This verse records the main religious and administrative leaders in David’s government at that time.

The verse comes from a section where the writer is describing David’s victories and how his kingdom was organized. The mention of priests and a scribe shows the importance of both spiritual and administrative roles in running the nation. These names help identify the people responsible for worship and record-keeping in David’s court.