2 Samuel 20:25
And Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
In Context
24And Adoram was overseer of the forced work; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder;
26And in addition, Ira the Jairite was a priest to David.
Cross References
1 Kings 1:7And he had talk with Joab, the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest; and they were on his side and gave him their support.
1 Chronicles 18:16And Zadok, the son of Ahitub; and Ahimelech, the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shavsha was the scribe;
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 20:24-26
David's Court. ( b. c. 1023.) 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: 25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: 26 And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David. Here is an account of the state of David's court after his restoration. Joab retained the office of general, being too great to be displaced. Benaiah, as… Read the whole commentary →