TheWay BibleHome›Bible›2 Samuel›2 Samuel 8›2 Samuel 8:17
2 Samuel 8:17 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 8 · verse 17
And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;2 Samuel 8:17 · King James Version
2 Samuel 8:17 in context
15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
16And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
17And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
18And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- AhimelechʼĂchîymelekAchimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a HittiteH288 →
- AbiatharʼEbyâthârEbjathar, an IsraeliteH54 →
- priestskôhênliterally one officiating, a priestH3548 →
- SeraiahSᵉrâyâhSerajah, the name of nine IsraelitesH8304 →
- AhitubʼĂchîyṭûwbAchitub, the name of several priestsH285 →
- scribeçâpharproperly, to score with a mark as a tally or recordH5608 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
David was not so engaged in his wars abroad as to neglect the administration of the government at home. I. His care extended itself to all the parts of his dominion: He reigned over all Israel (Sa2 8:15); not only he had a right to reign over all the tribes, but he did so;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 15-18