26 And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.
26 and Ira the Jairite was also David's priest.
26 Ira the Jairite was David's chaplain.
26 and Ira the Jairite was a chief minister under David.
26 And Ira, a descendant of Jair, was David's personal priest.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:26
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.