Parallel Verses
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 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;
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 son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests. 5 Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king. 6 Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:37
So David's friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 16:16
When David's friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king's adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king's confidant.
2 Samuel 7:2
The king said to Nathan the prophet, "Look! I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of God sits in the middle of a tent."
2 Samuel 8:18
Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David's sons were priests.
2 Samuel 12:1-15
So the Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to David, Nathan said, "There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.
2 Samuel 12:25
and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named Jedidiah for the Lord's sake.
2 Samuel 19:37-38
Let me return so that I may die in my own city near the grave of my father and my mother. But look, here is your servant Kimham. Let him cross over with my lord the king. Do for him whatever seems appropriate to you."
2 Samuel 20:26
Ira the Jairite was David's personal priest.
1 Kings 1:10-53
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors, or his brother Solomon.
1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
Proverbs 22:11
The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious -- the king will be his friend.
John 13:23
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
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, "Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness," and he was called God's friend.