Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
and Azariah the son of Nathan was over
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
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;
The Emphasized Bible
And Azariah son of Nathan, over the governors, - and Zabud son of Nathan, minister, 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;
Themes
Azariah » Captain of solomon's guards
King » Chief officers of » The chief ruler
King » Chief officers of » The advisor
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings » Officers of » Confidant or king's special friend
Interlinear
son, children, old, first, man, young, young , child, stranger, people,
Usage: 0
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 4:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom: Political Administration
4
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
5 and Azariah the son of Nathan was over
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:37
So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 16:16
And when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.
2 Samuel 7:2
the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent."
2 Samuel 8:18
and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David's sons were priests.
2 Samuel 12:1-15
And the LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said to him, "There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor.
2 Samuel 12:25
and sent a message by Nathan the prophet. So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
2 Samuel 19:37-38
Please let your servant return, that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. But here is your servant Chimham. Let him go over with my lord the king, and do for him whatever seems good to you."
2 Samuel 20:26
and Ira the Jairite was also David's priest.
1 Kings 1:10-53
but he did not invite Nathan the prophet or Benaiah or the mighty men or Solomon his brother.
1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household. Each man had to make provision for one month in the year.
Proverbs 22:11
He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
John 13:23
One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table close to Jesus,
John 15:14-15
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
James 2:23
and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"--and he was called a friend of God.