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.

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.