2 Samuel 20:24-26

Israel's Leaders. 2 Samuel 20:24-26

24 And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

25 And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

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

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What changes were made among David's officers? 2 Samuel 20:23-26

The office of scribe had been changed from Seraiah to Sheva. Adoram was overseer of the workmen who were forced to work for David. Ira, the Jairite, was chief officer instead of David's sons. David's sons had proved to be ineffective, and at least two of them had been killed. Joab's office was again mentioned to show that he was back in his old place. The giving of this arrangement may be considered the beginning of the account of the real close of David's reign.

La historia del final del reinado de David no es tan emocionante como la narración del comienzo de su poderoso gobierno. Todavía conservaba una fe inquebrantable en Dios, pero muchas cosas eran desagradables y desajustadas. Se habían cometido muchos pecados, se habían cometido muchos errores, se había soportado mucho sufrimiento. Uno sólo puede desear que el rey pudiera haber tenido una vejez pacífica, y decidirse a mantener tal locura fuera de su propia vida para poder reclamar la promesa de Dios de la vida eterna.