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1 Kings 4

1 Kings 4:6

Solomon’s Princes · 1 Kings 4:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Traditional
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
Literal
…and Ahishar, over the house; and Adoniram son of Abda, over the forced labor.
Latin
…et Ahisar præpositus domus: et Adoniram filius Abda super tributa.

Original

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

Notes

1 Kings 4:6

  • Ahishar managed the palace property, a role that gained power under Jotham, son of Uzziah (2 Kings 15:5). Later, Eliakim held this position. He was one of Hezekiah’s representatives and met with King Sennacherib of Assyria's envoys during talks about the siege of Jerusalem (2 Kings 18:18).

  • Adoniram led the corvée (the system of forced labor). Samuel had warned about this disliked practice (1 Samuel 8:12–17), and Israel's leaders later complained about it to Solomon’s son, Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

People

Abda: Father of Adoram, who was over forced labor Adoram: Official in charge of forced labor under David and Solomon Ahishar: In charge of Solomon's palace

Glossary

Abda Adoniram Ahishar Eliakim Genealogy Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Taskmaster

Topics

Abda: Father of Adoniram Adoniram: Also Called Adoram, a Tax Gatherer Ahishar: One of Solomon's Household officers Cabinet: Solomon's Hadoram: Chief officer of the Tribute Under Rehoboam: Probably Identical with Adoniram of King: Subordinate officers of The Governor of the Household Kings: Officers of Comptroller of the Household Kings: Officers of Overseer of the Tribute Officer: Civil: Appointed by Kings Palaces of Kings: Under Governors Solomon: Officers of Tax: Collectors of Tribute: Kings of Israel: Set officers Over