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2 Samuel 20:25 net — Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

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"Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests."

— 2 Samuel 20:25, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 20 — Context

22

Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba’s head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.

23

Now Joab was the general in command of all the army of Israel. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and the Perethites.

24

Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the secretary.

25

Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

26

Ira the Jairite was David’s personal priest.

2 Samuel 20:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 20:25 say?
2 Samuel 20:25 in the NET Bible reads: “Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.”
Where is 2 Samuel 20:25 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 20:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 25.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 20:25.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 20:25 in?
2 Samuel 20:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 20:25?
2 Samuel 20:25 reads (NET): “Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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