17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelek son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 8:17

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

17 and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests, and Seraiah was secretary,

The Message

17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was secretary;

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

17 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were the priests. Seraiah was the court secretary.

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.