1 Kings 4:4-6

New English Translation

⁴Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of^[a] the army.

Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

⁵Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of^[b] the district governors.

Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to^[c] the king.

⁶Ahishar was supervisor of the palace.^[d]

Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of^[e] the work crews.^[f]

1 Kings 4:4 tn Heb “was over.”
1 Kings 4:5 tn Heb “was over.”
1 Kings 4:5 tn Heb “close associate of”; KJV, ASV, NASB “the king’s friend” (a title for an adviser, not just an acquaintance).
1 Kings 4:6 tn Heb “over the house.”
1 Kings 4:6 tn Heb “was over.”
1 Kings 4:6 sn The work crews. This Hebrew word (מַס, mas) refers to a group of laborers conscripted for royal or public service.

1 Kings 4:4-6

New International Version

⁴Benaiah^(A) son of Jehoiada—commander in chief;

Zadok^(B) and Abiathar—priests;

⁵Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the district governors;

Zabud son of Nathan—a priest and adviser to the king;

⁶Ahishar—palace administrator;^(C)

Adoniram^(D) son of Abda—in charge of forced labor.^(E)

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