And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
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Verse 25 is found in chapter 20 of 2 Samuel. The chapter concludes by listing David’s principal officials. Joab appears again as commander of the army despite his murders of Abner and Amasa. The administrative list reminds us that the kingdom continues functioning institutionally after the rebellions. Yet Joab’s presence exposes an unresolved tension: David retains the throne, but some of the men who sustain his government possess an autonomy and power that complicate his reign.
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Compare 2 Samuel 20:25 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Seja war Schreiber. Zadok und Abjathar waren Priester;
Y Seba, escriba; y Sadoc y Abiathar, sacerdotes;
Seva era escriba. Sadoc y Abiatar eran sacerdotes.
Scheja était secrétaire; Tsadok et Abiathar étaient sacrificateurs;
e Seia era Segretario; e Sadoc ed Ebiatar erano Sacerdoti;
E Seva, o escrivão; e Zadoque e Abiatar, os sacerdotes;
示法 作書記; 撒督 和 亞比亞他 作祭司;
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