2 Samuel 8:17
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;
What it says
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar serve as priests.
What it is doing
This verse names the priestly leadership within David’s administration.
In context
15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 16Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; 17Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; 18Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;