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Azariah son of Nathan was over the officials; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend; Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

Solomon had twelve officials over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each one had to make provision for one month in the year.

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