1 Kings 4:5

Translations

Modern

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;

Traditional

And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:

Literal

…and Azariah son of Nathan, over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, friend of the king;

Latin

Azarias filius Nathan super eos qui assistebant regi: Zabud filius Nathan sacerdos, amicus regis:

Original

Hebrew

English

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;

Notes

1 Kings 4:5

Two of Nathan's sons were also part of Solomon's inner circle. Azariah managed the twelve district governors, while Zabud was a trusted adviser, a role Hushai held under David (2 Samuel 15:37).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

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1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
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And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
2 Samuel 15:37
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
2 Samuel 7:2
…he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
2 Samuel 20:26
…and Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.
Proverbs 22:11
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,
John 15:14–15
You are My friends if you do what I command you.
2 Samuel 12:25
…and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.
1 Kings 1:10–53
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.
John 13:23
One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side.
2 Samuel 12:1–15
Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

People

Azariah: Son of Nathan, an official in Solomon's court Nathan: Prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon Zabud: Son of Nathan, priest and king's friend

Glossary

Azariah Eliakim Genealogy Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Zabud

Topics

Azariah: Captain of Solomon's Guards Cabinet: Solomon's Civil Minister: Zabud King: Chief officers of The Advisor King: Chief officers of The Chief Ruler Kings: Officers of Confidant or King's Special Friend Officer: Civil: Appointed by Kings Solomon: Officers of Zabud: A Chief officer of Solomon

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