Seraiah

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He was a priest and secretary for King David.

About Seraiah

The royal secretary of King David (2 Samuel 8:17). He is also called Sheva in 2 Samuel 20:25, Shisha in 1 Kings 4:3, and Shavsha in 1 Chronicles 18:16.

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Family Relationships

Children 2
Elihoreph, Ahijah

Key References

2 Samuel 8:17

Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;

2 Samuel 20:25

Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

1 Chronicles 18:16

Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;

All Scripture References (4)

2 Samuel (2)
2 Samuel 8:17

Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe;

2 Samuel 20:25

Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings (1)
1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 18:16

Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;