2 Samuel 20:25
25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 20:25
King James Version
25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
English Standard Version
25 and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
The Message
25 Sheva was historian; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
New King James Version
25 Sheva was scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests;
New Living Translation
25 Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:25
Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:23-26
(Read 2 Samuel 20:23-26)
Here is the state of David's court, after his restoration. It is well when able men are appointed to discharge public duties; let all seek to perform those duties, as faithful servants to the Son of David.