2 Samuel 20:25

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

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What does 2 Samuel 20:25 mean?

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.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Read with

Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 20:23-26 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

2 Samuel 20:23 2 Samuel 20:24 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

Abiathar Person: Father of abundance, or my father excels, the son of Ahimelech the high priest. He was the tenth high priest, and the fourth in descent from Eli.
Sheva Person: Heb. Shebher. (1. ) The son of Caleb ( 1 Chr. 2:49 ). (2. ) Heb. Sheva’, one of David’s scribes ( 2 Sam. 20:25 ).
Zadok Person: Righteous. (1. ) A son of Ahitub, of the line of Eleazer ( 2 Sam. 8:17 ; 1 Chr. 24:3 ), high priest in the time of David ( 2 Sam. 20:25 ) and Solomon ( 1 Kings 4:4 ).