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 Commander of the army: Benaiah son of Jehoiada. Priests: Zadok and Abiathar. 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 In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:37

David's advisor Hushai slipped back into Jerusalem. Absalom came into the city at the same time.

2 Samuel 16:16

David's friend Hushai from Archi's family came to Absalom. He said: Long live the king! Long live the king!

1 Chronicles 27:33

Ahithophel was the king's adviser. Hushai, a descendant of Archi, was the king's friend.

2 Samuel 7:2

The king said to the prophet Nathan: I live in a house built of cedar. Yet the Ark of God is kept in a tent!

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were priests.

2 Samuel 12:1-15

Jehovah sent Nathan to David. Nathan came to him and said: There were two men in a certain city. One was rich and the other was poor.

2 Samuel 12:25

He sent a message through the prophet Nathan to name the baby Jedidiah (Jehovah's Beloved).

2 Samuel 19:37-38

Please let me return to my hometown. There I can someday be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham can go with you. You can treat him as your own.

2 Samuel 20:26

And Ira, a descendant of Jair, was a priest to David.

1 Kings 1:10-53

But he did not invite the prophet Nathan, Benaiah, the special guard or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They provided food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves pureness of heart, for the charm of his lips the king will be his friend.

John 13:23

The disciple whom Jesus loved was leaning on his chest.

John 15:14-15

You are my friends if you do the things that I command you.

James 2:23

The scripture was fulfilled which says: Abraham believed Jehovah and it was reckoned (imputed) (considered) (credited) to him for righteousness. He was called Jehovah's friend (Genesis 15:6) ( Isaiah 41:8).

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