1 Kings 4:5
“And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Abiathar was over the household,.... Steward of the household:
and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The son of Nathan - It is uncertain whether the Nathan of this verse is the prophet or the son of David 2Sa 5:14. While…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Azariah - was over the officers - He had the superintendence of the twelve officers mentioned below; see Kg1 4:7.
Zabud…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 4:1-19
Here we have,
I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the officers The word signifies such persons as had the oversight of any work. Thus the same word is used for the…
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