2 Kings 25:18
Verse 18. Seraiah the chief priest-Zephaniah] The person who is here called the second priest was what the Jews call sagan, a sort of deputy, who performed the functions of the high priest when he was prevented by any infirmity from attending the temple service. See on 2Ki 23:4. 2 Kings 25:21
Verse 21. The king of Babylon smote them] He had, no doubt, found that these had counselled Zedekiah to revolt.
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