Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 8:18
American Standard Version
and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada `was over' the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
Amplified® Bible
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and Pelethites [the king's bodyguards]; and David's sons were chief [confidential] assistants to the king.
Contemporary English Version
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were priests.
Darby English Version
and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
Good News Bible
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards; and David's sons were priests.
King James Version
And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
New American Standard Bible
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
New International Version
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David's sons were royal advisers.
New King James Version
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada served over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons served as chief ministers.
Revised Standard Version
and Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was over the Cher'ethites and the Pel'ethites; and David's sons were
Young's Literal Translation
and Benaiah son of Jehoiada `is over' both the Cherethite and the Pelethite, and the sons of David have been ministers.
