2 Samuel 20:25

25 and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abi'athar were priests;

2 Samuel 20:25 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 20:25

And Sheva [was] scribe
Either the same with Benaiah, or he was dead or removed, and Sheva was put in his place, see ( 2 Samuel 8:17 ) ;

and Zadok and Abiathar [were] the priests;
as before; (See Gill on 2 Samuel 8:17).

2 Samuel 20:25 In-Context

23 Now Jo'ab was in command of all the army of Israel; and Benai'ah the son of Jehoi'ada was in command of the Cher'ethites and the Pel'ethites;
24 and Ador'am was in charge of the forced labor; and Jehosh'aphat the son of Ahi'lud was the recorder;
25 and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abi'athar were priests;
26 and Ira the Ja'irite was also David's priest.
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