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2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15:24

David Flees Jerusalem · 2 Samuel 15:13–29
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Translations

Modern
Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city.
Traditional
And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
Literal
…and behold, also Zadok and all the Levites with him bearing the ark of the covenant of God, and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up until all the people had finished passing over from the city.
Latin
Venit autem et Sadoc sacerdos, et universi Levitæ cum eo, portantes arcam fœderis Dei: et deposuerunt arcam Dei. Et ascendit Abiathar, donec expletus esset omnis populus qui egressus fuerat de civitate.

Original

Hebrew
English
Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had passed out of the city.

Notes

2 Samuel 15:24

Zadok was one of two priests who served King David (2 Samuel 8:17). He later anointed Solomon as king (1 Kings 1:39) and became the high priest after Abiathar lost his position (1 Kings 2:26–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David The Sadducees Zadok

Events

Parallels

Psalm 3:1–8

People

Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Absalom David Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Priests and Levites Proverbs, Book of Sadducees Samuel, Books of First and Second Zadok

Topics

Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech: Loyal to David when Absalom Rebelled Ark of the Covenant was Carried by Priests of Levites Alone Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant of the Covenant Christian Minister: Non-Partisan in Politics David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem Politics: Ministers in Zadok the Priest, a Partisan of David Priest: A Second Priest, Under the High Priest Removed from Jerusalem by Zadok at the Time of Absalom's Revolt, but Returned by Command of David The Armies of Israel: Ark of God Frequently Brought With The High Priest: Assisted by a Deputy Zadok: Removes the Ark of the Covenant from Jerusalem at the Time of Absalom's Usurpation