2 Samuel 20:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Sheva served as the secretary, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists key officials in King David's government - his secretary and his two high priests.

📚 Historical Context

This appears in a list of David's royal officials during his reign over Israel. Zadok and Abiathar were both high priests who served David, though they came from different priestly families. Sheva (also called Seraiah elsewhere) held the important position of royal scribe, responsible for official correspondence and record-keeping in the kingdom.

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