2 Samuel 20:26

Sheba’s Rebellion · 2 Samuel 20:1–26
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Translations

Modern
…and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.
Traditional
And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.
Literal
…and Ira the Jairite was a chief minister to David.
Latin
Ira autem Jairites erat sacerdos David.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

Notes

David’s personal priest was probably not a Levite but rather a special class of religious servant appointed for his royal court (see study note on 2 Samuel 8:18).

This list of David’s leaders and the similar list in 2 Samuel 8:15–18 marks the beginning and end of chapters 9–20 in David’s life. Even after the major crises described in these 12 chapters, David’s rule did not collapse. He still had a complete and functioning administration.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Ira: David's priest, a Jairite Jair: Manassite leader who captured Gilead

Glossary

David Ira Jairite Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Cabinet: David's Civil Minister: Ira Ira: A Priest King: Chief officers of The Chief Ruler Officer: Civil: Appointed by Kings