Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Ahishar supervised palace matters, and Abda's son Adoniram supervised conscripted labor.
New American Standard Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
King James Version
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
Holman Bible
and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.
A Conservative Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to task work.
American Standard Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
Amplified
Ahishar was in charge of the household (palace); and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Bible in Basic English
Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work.
Darby Translation
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
Julia Smith Translation
And Ahishar over the house: and Adoniram son of Abda over the tribute.
King James 2000
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Ahishar [was] over the palace, and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the forced labor.
Modern King James verseion
And Ahishar was over the household. And Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Adoniram the son of Abda over the tribute.
NET Bible
Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
New Heart English Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
The Emphasized Bible
And Ahishar, over the household, - and Adoniram son of Abda, over the tribute.
Webster
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
World English Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Ahishar is over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda is over the tribute.
Themes
adoniram » Also called adoram, a tax gatherer
Ahishar » One of solomon's household officers
Hadoram » Chief officer of the tribute under rehoboam » Probably identical with adoniram of
King » Subordinate officers of » The governor of the household
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings » Officers of » Comptroller of the household
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of the tribute
Officer » Civil » Appointed by kings
Interlinear
Bayith
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 4:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom: Political Administration
5 Nathan's son Azariah supervised the governors, Nathan's son Zabud the priest was the king's counselor, 6 Ahishar supervised palace matters, and Abda's son Adoniram supervised conscripted labor. 7 Solomon also appointed twelve governors over all of Israel, each of whom were responsible for providing one month's food provisions to the king and to his administration during each year.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 20:24
Adoram supervised conscripted labor, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the recorder,
1 Kings 9:15
Here is a summary of the conscripted labor that King Solomon required to build the LORD's Temple, his royal palace, the terrace ramparts in the City of David, the wall of Jerusalem, Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.
1 Kings 12:18
King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was in charge of conscripted labor, but all of Israel stoned him to death, and King Rehoboam had to jump in his chariot and flee back in a hurry to Jerusalem.
1 Kings 5:13-14
King Solomon conscripted laborers from throughout Israel. The work force numbered 30,000 men.