New English Translation
1 Kings 4:1-7
1King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
2These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.
3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records.
4Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
5Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
6Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
7Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
Commentaries on 1 Kings 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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