2 Samuel 8:17

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe,

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In The King James Version

And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

In Context

16And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was keeper of the records.

18and Benaiah son of Jehoiada was counselor, and the Cherethite and the Pelethite, and the sons of David, were princes of the court.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:24And behold also Zadok, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord from Baethar: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had passed out of the city.

2 Samuel 19:12And King David sent to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak to the elders of Israel, saying, Why are ye the last to bring back the king to his house? whereas the word of all Israel is come to the king to his house.

1 Chronicles 6:8Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son:

1 Chronicles 9:11and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;

1 Chronicles 15:11And David called Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and the Levites, Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, and Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,

1 Chronicles 18:16And Zadok son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was the scribe;

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 8:16-18

David's Administration of the Government of Israel. ( b. c. 1042.) 15 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. 16 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; 18 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. David was not so… Read the whole commentary →

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