Parallel Verses

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;

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
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 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 the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king’s friend; 6 Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

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.

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