2 Samuel 8:16

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 bbe — And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah,…

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And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.

— 2 Samuel 8:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers. ”
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ASV
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief ministers. ”
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WEB
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.”
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NET
“Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe; Benaiah son of Jehoiada supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.”
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DRB
“And Sadoc the son of Achitob, and Achimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests: and Saraias was the scribe: And Banaias the son of Joiada was over the Cerethi and Phelethi: and the sons of David were the princes. ”
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KJVA
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers. ”
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2 Samuel 8 — Context

And he put armed forces in Edom; all through Edom he had armed forces stationed, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord made David overcome wherever he went.

And David was king over all Israel, judging and giving right decisions for all his people.

And Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the army; and Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was keeper of the records;

And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 8:17-1964 say?

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.”

Where is 2 Samuel 8:17-1964 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verses 17–1964.

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 8:17-1964.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 8:17-1964 in?

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 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 8:17-1964?

2 Samuel 8:17-1964 reads (BBE): “And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were 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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