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Atomic Bible
2 Samuel 8:17
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests;
from David’s Officers, 2 Samuel 8:15-18
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;