And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Glossary
- Seraiah Person
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Soldier of Jehovah. (1. ) The father of Joab ( 1 Chr. 4:13 , 14). (2. ) The grandfather of Jehu ( 1 Chr. 4:35 ). (3. ) One of David’s scribes or secretaries ( 2 Sam. 8:17 ). (4. ) A Netophathite.
- Zephaniah Person
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Jehovah has concealed, or Jehovah of darkness. (1. ) The son of Cushi, and great-grandson of Hezekiah, and the ninth in the order of the minor prophets. He prophesied in the days of Josiah, king of Judah.