2 Samuel 8:17

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

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 8:17

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And Zadok, the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech, the son of Abiathar, were the priests. And Seraiah was the scribe.

ERV

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

NHEB

and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Shisha was scribe;

SMT

And Zadok, son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech, son of Abiathar, the priests; and Seraiah, scribe.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 8:17

AndZadokH6659Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofAhitubH285Proper Name MasculineandAhimelechH288Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofAbiatharH54Proper Name MasculinewerethepriestsH3548Noun MasculineandSeraiahH8304wasthescribeH5608

Commentary for 2 Samuel 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 8:17

Summary

Religious and secretarial officials occupy appointed positions

Place

Israel

Event

Priests and scribes listed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC