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Verse 20

2 Samuel 20:26

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Berean Standard Bible

and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

American Standard Version (1901)

and also Ira the Jairite was chief minister unto David.

Bible in Basic English

And in addition, Ira the Jairite was a priest to David.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Ira the Jairite was the priest of David.

Free Bible Version

and Ira the Jairite was David's priest.

Geneva Bible 1599

And also Ira the Iairite was chiefe about Dauid.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

Translation for Translators

and Ira from Jair town was also one of David’s priests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

World English Bible

and Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David.

Young's Literal Translation

and also, Ira the Jairite hath been minister to David.

Context

Sheba’s Rebellion

²⁵Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ²⁶and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

Summary

This verse briefly mentions Ira the Jairite, who served as David's priest after the death of Joab. Ira's appointment as a priest highlights the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in serving God and His chosen leaders. Despite not being from the tribe of Levi, Ira's dedication and commitment to David's cause earned him a position of honor and trust within the kingdom. This verse showcases how God values individuals who wholeheartedly serve Him and His anointed leaders, regardless of their background or lineage.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ira - was a chief ruler about David - The Hebrew is כהן לדויד cohen ledavid, a priest to David; and so the Vulgate, Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic. The Chaldee has רב rab, a prince, or chief. He was probably a sort of domestic chaplain to the king. We know that the kings of Judah had their seers, which is nearly the same: Gad was David's seer, Sa2 24:11, and Jeduthun was the seer of King Josiah, Ch2 35:16. The conclusion of this chapter is very similar to the conclusion of Sa2 8:16-18 (note), where see the notes.

2 Samuel 20:26

Sheba’s Rebellion

²⁵Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ²⁶and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

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Berean Standard Bible

and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

American Standard Version (1901)

and also Ira the Jairite was chief minister unto David.

Bible in Basic English

And in addition, Ira the Jairite was a priest to David.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Ira the Jairite was the priest of David.

Free Bible Version

and Ira the Jairite was David's priest.

Geneva Bible 1599

And also Ira the Iairite was chiefe about Dauid.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

Translation for Translators

and Ira from Jair town was also one of David’s priests.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.

World English Bible

and Ira the Jairite was chief minister to David.

Young's Literal Translation

and also, Ira the Jairite hath been minister to David.