2 Samuel 8:17 net — Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;

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"Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;"

— 2 Samuel 8:17, NET Bible

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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;”
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ASV
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe; ”
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WEB
“and Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were priests; and Seraiah was scribe;”
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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:”
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BBE
“And Zadok and Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, were priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;”
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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;”
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2 Samuel 8 — Context

He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became David’s subjects. The LORD protected David wherever he campaigned.

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

David’s Cabinet Joab son of Zeruiah was general in command of the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was secretary;

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.

2 Samuel 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 8:17 say?

2 Samuel 8:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;”

Where is 2 Samuel 8:17 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 17.

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.

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

2 Samuel 8:17 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?

2 Samuel 8:17 reads (NET): “Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;” 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.

2 Samuel 8:17 net — Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was scribe;

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