And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 8 of 2 Samuel. David reigns over all Israel and administers justice and righteousness. The list of officials shows that the kingdom has moved from a period of military consolidation to a stable administrative structure. The biblical ideal of the king is linked here to public justice, not merely warfare. The organization of government prepares the contrast with later events, when problems within the royal household begin to affect the stability of the kingdom as well.
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Zadok, der Sohn Ahitobs, und Ahimelech, der Sohn Abjathars, waren Priester; Seraja war Schreiber;
Y Sadoc hijo de Ahitud, y Ahimelech hijo de Abiathar, eran sacerdotes; y Seraía era escriba;
Tsadok, fils d'Achithub, et Achimélec, fils d'Abiathar, étaient sacrificateurs; Seraja était secrétaire;
e Sadoc, figliuolo di Ahitub, ed Ahimelec, figliuolo di Ebiatar, erano Sacerdoti; e Seraia era Segretario;
E Zadoque, filho de Aitube, e Aimeleque, filho de Abiatar, eram sacerdotes, e Seraías escrivão.
亞希突 的兒子 撒督 和 亞比亞他 的兒子 亞希米勒 作祭司; 西萊雅 作書記;
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