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Azariah son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and the king’s friend and private advisor;

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who secured provisions for the king and his household; each man had to provide for a month in a year.

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

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

Ahishar—palace administrator;(A)

Adoniram(B) son of Abda—in charge of forced labor.(C)

Solomon had twelve district governors(D) over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and the royal household. Each one had to provide supplies for one month in the year.

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