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Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan
Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan
In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar
In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda

Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They were to provide food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.

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