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Seraiah, also known as Shavsha, Sheva, Sheya, or Shisha, served as David's scribe during his reign.
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Also known as Shavsha · Sheva · Sheya · Shisha
Seraiah, mentioned in 2Sa.8.17 and 1Ch.18.16, was a scribe who served during the reign of King David. He is also referred to as Shavsha (1Ch.18.16), Sheva (2Sa.20.25), Sheya (2Sa.20.25 in some translations), or Shisha (1Ki.4.3). As a scribe, Seraiah's primary responsibility would have been to record important documents, decrees, and correspondence for the king. He held a position of trust and significance within David's administration. The variations in his name across different passages may be due to differences in spelling or pronunciation over time.
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4 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8304
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;
Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;
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