Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; New Living Translation Sheva was the court secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. English Standard Version and Sheva was secretary; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Berean Standard Bible Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; King James Bible And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: New King James Version Sheva was scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests; New American Standard Bible and Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; NASB 1995 and Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; NASB 1977 and Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Legacy Standard Bible and Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Amplified Bible Sheva was the scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Christian Standard Bible Sheva was court secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Holman Christian Standard Bible Sheva was court secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; American Standard Version and Sheva was scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Contemporary English Version Sheva was the secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. English Revised Version and Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were priests: GOD'S WORD® Translation Sheva was the royal scribe. Zadok and Abiathar were priests. Good News Translation Sheva was the court secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests, International Standard Version Sheva was secretary, Zadok and Abiathar were priests, Majority Standard Bible Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; NET Bible Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. New Heart English Bible and Shisha was scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Webster's Bible Translation And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: World English Bible Sheva was scribe, Zadok and Abiathar were priests, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Sheva [is] scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar [are] priests, Young's Literal Translation and Sheva is scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar are priests, Smith's Literal Translation And Sheva the scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar the priests. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Siva was scribe: and Sadoc and Abiathar, priests. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Sheva was the scribe. And truly Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. New American Bible Shawsha was the scribe. Zadok and Abiathar were priests. New Revised Standard Version Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Sheriah was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Sharia the Scribe and Tsaduq and Abiathar the Priests OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Sheva was scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Susa was scribe: and Sadoc and Abiathar were priests. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sheba's Rebellion…24Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; 25Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; 26and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.… Cross References 1 Kings 4:3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; 1 Chronicles 18:16 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; 1 Chronicles 24:6 The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 6:8-10 Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, / Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, / Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ... 1 Chronicles 24:3 With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. 1 Chronicles 24:19 This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 24:5 Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 24:6 The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. 1 Chronicles 24:31 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike. Treasury of Scripture And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: Sheva 2 Samuel 8:17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; 1 Kings 4:4 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests: 1 Chronicles 18:16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; Shavsha Jump to Previous Abiathar Abi'athar Priests Scribe Secretary Sheva ZadokJump to Next Abiathar Abi'athar Priests Scribe Secretary Sheva Zadok2 Samuel 20 1. By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel3. David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life 4. Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab 14. Joab pursues Sheba to Abel 16. A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head 23. David's officers Sheva was the scribe The role of the scribe in ancient Israel was crucial, as scribes were responsible for recording important documents, maintaining records, and sometimes serving as advisors. The Hebrew word for scribe, "sōpēr," indicates someone who counts or writes. In the context of King David's reign, the scribe would have been a key figure in the administration, ensuring that the king's decrees and the nation's laws were accurately documented. Sheva's position highlights the importance of literacy and record-keeping in maintaining the order and governance of the kingdom. This role also underscores the value of wisdom and knowledge, as scribes were often among the most educated individuals in society. Zadok and Abiathar were priests Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Shevaוּשְׁוָ֖א (ū·šə·wā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7724: Sheva -- two Israelites was the scribe; סֹפֵ֑ר (sō·p̄êr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate Zadok וְצָד֥וֹק (wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites and Abiathar וְאֶבְיָתָ֖ר (wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 54: Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest were priests; כֹּהֲנִֽים׃ (kō·hă·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Links 2 Samuel 20:25 NIV2 Samuel 20:25 NLT 2 Samuel 20:25 ESV 2 Samuel 20:25 NASB 2 Samuel 20:25 KJV 2 Samuel 20:25 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 20:25 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 20:25 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 20:25 French Bible 2 Samuel 20:25 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 20:25 And Sheva was scribe (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |