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Gill's Exposition
And Sheva was scribe,.... Either the same with Benaiah, or he was dead or removed, and Sheva was put in his place, see Sa2 8:17,
and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests; as before; See Gill on Sa2…
Here is an account of the state of David's court after his restoration. Joab retained the office of general, being too great to be displaced. Benaiah, as before, was captain of the guards. Here is one…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Sheva Or Sheya, apparently another name for the Seraiahof ch. 2Sa 8:17.