17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
17 and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Seraiah was secretary,
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;
17 Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were the priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the court secretary.
25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
25 and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
25 Sheva was historian; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
25 Sheva was scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests;
25 Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.
(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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:17
Commentary on 2 Samuel 8:15-18
(Read 2 Samuel 8:15-18)
David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all believers, Christ's spiritual seed, are better preferred, for they are made kings and priests to our God, Revelation 1:6.