1 Kings 4:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Son of nathan

1 Kings 1:10

2 Samuel 7:2

2 Samuel 12:1

The officers

1 Kings 4:7

Principal

2 Samuel 8:18

2 Samuel 20:26

The king's

Bible References

Son of nathan

but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the warriors, or his brother Solomon.

the king said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a cedar house while the ark of God sits inside tent curtains.”

So the Lord sent Nathan to David. When he arrived, he said to him:

There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

The officers

Solomon had 12 deputies for all Israel. They provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month out of the year.

Principal

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over
the Cherethites and the Pelethites;
and David’s sons were chief officials.

and in addition, Ira the Jairite was David’s priest.

The king's

So Hushai, David’s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

Please let your servant return so that I may die in my own city near the tomb of my father and mother. But here is your servant Chimham: let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him what seems good to you.”

Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.

One of His disciples, the one Jesus loved, was reclining close beside Jesus.

You are My friends if you do what I command you.

So the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness,

and he was called God’s friend.