2 Samuel 20:25
“Sheva was scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were priests,”
What does 2 Samuel 20:25 mean?
This brief list appears in a passage describing King David's cabinet of officials near the end of his reign. Sheva served as the royal scribe, meaning he handled the king's correspondence, records, and official documents. Zadok and Abiathar were the two chief priests, sharing responsibility for Israel's religious affairs and the temple. Their inclusion together suggests that despite their different backgrounds and the tensions between them (Abiathar had supported David's rival son Adonijah), both maintained important roles in the kingdom's spiritual leadership.