Seraiah] Son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah (1 Chron. 6. 13, 14.) who found the book of the law, chap. 22. 8.
Zephaniah] Son of Merasiah, to distinguish him from the prophet, Zephaniah 1:1.
second priest] Next in office to the high priest, and chief over the chief of the Levites, Numbers 3:32. These two were as Aaron and Eleazar, Eleazar and Phinenas, Zadok and Ahimelech, Zadok and Abiathar, 2 Samuel 8:17. and 2 Samuel 20:25.
keepers] See chap. 22. 4.
door] Heb. threshld.