What does 2 Samuel 8:17 mean?

2 Samuel 8:17 highlights themes such as priesthood, leadership, service when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 8:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

15And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.

16And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

17And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;

18And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.

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1 Chronicles 24:3
This verse lists the priests serving under David, similar to the account in Chronicles.
Hebrews 7:11
This verse discusses the priesthood of Jesus, contrasting with the Levitical priesthood.
1 Peter 2:9
This verse refers to believers as a royal priesthood, linking to the priestly roles in David's time.