And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king’s house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
And don't you have Zadok and Abiathar the priests there with you? So whatever you hear from the king's palace, you should tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
David is instructing someone to spy on his son Absalom's court and report back through trusted priests who will serve as messengers.
📚 Historical Context
During Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, David was fleeing Jerusalem and needed trustworthy allies to keep him informed about events in the palace. Zadok and Abiathar were loyal priests who remained in the city to act as intermediaries, relaying critical information back to David. This verse reflects David's strategic use of these priests to maintain communication amid political turmoil and ensure his survival.
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