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A Return to Stability
Commentators point out that this list of David's officials is nearly identical to the one given before the rebellions of Absalom and Sheba (2 Samuel 8:16–18). This repetition signifies the restoration of stability and order to David's kingdom after a period of intense turmoil. The scribe Sheva, for example, is identified as the same person called Seraiah in the earlier list.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:25
19th Century
Bishop
Sheva. —This officer is called Seraiah in 2 Samuel 8:17. Nearly all the officers mentioned here are the same …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:25
17th Century
Pastor
And Sheva [was] scribe
Either the same with Benaiah, or he was dead or removed, and Sheva was put in his place, see …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 20:23–26
17th Century
Minister
Here is the state of David's court, after his restoration. It is well when able men are appointed to discharge public duties; let all seek to perfo…