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Adam Clarke on 2 Kings 1:18

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2 Kings1:18

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 2Kgs 23:4 (note).

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