1 Kings 4:6
“And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel,.... Not with respect to the twelve tribes of Israel, for it does not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Over the household - Comptroller of the household, like the “Steward” of the Persian court. On the importance of this…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ahishar was over the household - The king's chamberlain.
Adoniram - was over the tribute - What we call chancellor of…
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
After the mention of Ahishar, the LXX. (Vat.) adds καὶ Ἐλιὰκ ὁ οἰκόνομος καὶ Ἐλιὰβ υἱὸς Σὰφ ἐπὶ τῆς πατριᾶς.
Adoniram He…
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