1 Kings 4:4-6

The Message

4 ^1-2King Solomon was off to a good start ruling Israel.

These were the leaders in his government:

^2-6Azariah son of Zadok—the priest;

Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries;

Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—historian;

Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander of the army;

Zadok and Abiathar—priests;

Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the regional managers;

Zabud son of Nathan—priest and friend to the king;

Ahishar—manager of the palace;

Adoniram son of Abda—manager of the slave labor.

1 Kings 4:4-6

King James Version

⁴And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

⁵And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:

⁶And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

The Message (MSG)

King James Version (KJV)

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