and Azariah the son of Nathan was over (A)the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king’s confidant; and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.

Solomon had twelve deputies over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each deputy had to provide food for a month in the 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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