2 Samuel 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 8:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 8:17 — KJV
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or, secretary”
— 2 Samuel 8:17 (KJV)
2 Samuel 8:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 8:17
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; Abimelech: also called, Ahimelech Shavsha: also called Seraiah or Shisha”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:17: zadok, son, ahitub
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:17: zadok, son, ahimelech
“Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father's house, the priests that were in Nob: and they came all of them to the king.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:17: son, ahitub, ahimelech
“And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:17: son, ahitub, ahimelech
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 8:17: zadok, son, abiathar
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