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Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor over the governors.
Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, was the king’s personal advisor.[a]
Ahishar was the palace administrator,
and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of forced labor.

Solomon had twelve governors, who were over all Israel. They supplied provisions for the king and for his palace. Each of them was assigned one month of the year during which he was responsible for supplying provisions.

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  1. 1 Kings 4:5 Literally the friend of the king