Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

And Azariah son of Nathan, over the governors, - and Zabud son of Nathan, minister, king's friend;

New American Standard Bible

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king’s friend;

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies;
Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;

International Standard Version

Nathan's son Azariah supervised the governors, Nathan's son Zabud the priest was the king's counselor,

A Conservative Version

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, [and] the king's friend;

American Standard Version

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king's friend;

Amplified

Azariah the son of Nathan was in charge of the deputies; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and was the king’s friend [and trusted advisor];

Bible in Basic English

Azariah, the son of Nathan, was over those in authority in the different divisions of the country; Zabud, the son of Nathan, was priest and the king's friend;

Darby Translation

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the superintendents; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, the king's friend;

Julia Smith Translation

And Azariah son of Nathan, over the stations: and Zabud, son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend:

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Azariah the son of Nathan [was] over the governors, and Zabud the son of Nathan was a priest, an advisor to the king.

Modern King James verseion

And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers, and Zabud the son of Nathan was the minister and the king's friend.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the general receivers; And Zabud the son of Nathan was a waiter and the king's companion; And Ahishar, the steward of household;

NET Bible

Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

New Heart English Bible

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, the king's friend;

Webster

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

World English Bible

and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, [and] the king's friend;

Youngs Literal Translation

and Azariah son of Nathan is over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan is minister, friend of the king;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And Azariah
עזריהוּ עזריה 
`Azaryah 
Usage: 48

of Nathan
נתן 
Nathan 
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 42
Usage: 42

נצב 
Natsab 
Usage: 75

and Zabud
זבוּד 
Zabuwd 
Usage: 1

כּהן 
Kohen 
Usage: 750

and the king's
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

References

Context Readings

Solomon's Wisdom: Political Administration

4 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada, over the army, - and Zadok and Abiathar priests; 5 And Azariah son of Nathan, over the governors, - and Zabud son of Nathan, minister, king's friend; 6 And Ahishar, over the household, - and Adoniram son of Abda, over the tribute.


Cross References

2 Samuel 15:37

So Hushai, David's friend, went into the city, - when, Absolom, was about to enter Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 16:16

And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, the friend of David, came in unto Absolom, that Hushai said unto Absolom: Long live the king! Long live the king!

1 Chronicles 27:33

And, Ahitophel, was counsellor to the king. And, Hushai the Archite, was the companion of the king.

2 Samuel 7:2

that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See, I pray thee - I, have my abode in a house, of cedar, but, the ark of God, abideth in, the midst, of curtains.

2 Samuel 8:18

and, Benaiah, son of Jehoiadah, was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, - and, the sons of David, became, chief rulers.

2 Samuel 12:1-15

So then Yahweh sent Nathan the prophet unto David, - who therefore came unto him and said to him - Two men, there were in a certain city, the one, rich, and, the other, poor.

2 Samuel 12:25

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

2 Samuel 19:37-38

Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father, and my mother. But here is thy servant Chimham - let him pass over with my lord the king, and do unto him that which may be good in thine eyes.

2 Samuel 20:26

Moreover also, Ira the Jairite, was chief ruler unto David.

1 Kings 1:10-53

but, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he invited not.

1 Kings 4:7

And, Solomon, had twelve governors over all Israel, who used to sustain the king and his household, - for a month in the year, was it appointed unto each one, to find sustenance.

Proverbs 22:11

Yahweh loveth the pure in heart, gracious are his lips, his friend is the king!

John 13:23

One of Jesus' disciples was reclining in his bosom, one whom Jesus loved:

John 15:14-15

Ye, are, friends of mine, if ye be doing that which, I, am commanding you.

James 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith - And Abraham believed God, And it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and, God's friend, was he called:

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