2 Samuel 15:27 Meaning and Explanation
“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”
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Read Full Chapter →David asks Zadok the priest to return to the city in peace along with their two sons, who can serve as messengers.
What Does 2 Samuel 15:27 Mean?
David continues his instructions to Zadok the priest. He bids him return to the city in peace, taking with him the two sons, Ahimaaz the son of Zadok and Jonathan the son of Abiathar. The young men will be able to carry word secretly between Jerusalem and the king in his exile.
Even while resting in God's will, David acts wisely and prepares for what lies ahead. Trust in God does not cancel prudent action; the two work together. David surrenders the outcome to the Lord yet still places faithful people where they can serve. Faith and wisdom are partners, not rivals. We may rest wholly in God's sovereignty and still take the careful, responsible steps that love and stewardship require.
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What does 2 Samuel 15:27 mean?
David asks Zadok the priest to return to the city in peace along with their two sons, who can serve as messengers.