King James Version
What Does 2 Samuel 20:25 Mean?
“And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”
Context
23
Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:
24
And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: recorder: or, remembrancer
25
And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
26
And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. a chief: or, a prince
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(25) **Sheva.**—This officer is called *Seraiah *in 2Samuel 8:17. Nearly all the officers mentioned here are the same as in 2Samuel 8:16-18, where see the Notes.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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