Thematic Bible: Officers of


Thematic Bible



The chief priest Amariah will be in charge of you in every matter involving Jehovah. Zebadiah, who is the son of Ishmael and the leader of the tribe of Judah, will be in charge of every matter involving the king. The Levites will serve as officers of the court. Be strong and do your job. May Jehovah be with those who do right. Verse ConceptsChief priestsBravery

Zichri, a fighting man from Ephraim, killed Maaseiah, who was the king's son, Azrikam, who was in charge of the palace, and Elkanah, who was the king's second-in-command.

for the herds grazing in Sharon, Shitrai from Sharon for the herds in the valleys- Shaphat, son of Adlai Verse ConceptsValleysHerds

That same day one of Saul's servants who was obligated to stay in Jehovah's presence was there. His name was Doeg. He was chief herdsman for Saul's shepherds from Edom. Verse ConceptsOccupationsThose Who Kept Stock

So the priest Hilkiah, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to talk to the prophet Huldah. She was the wife of Shallum, son of Tikvah and grandson of Harhas. Shallum was in charge of the royal wardrobe. Huldah was living in the Second Part of Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsProphetessSchoolsSecond ThingNamed Wives

Hilkiah and the king's officials went to talk to the prophet Huldah about this matter. She was the wife of Shallum, son of Tokhath and grandson of Hasrah. Shallum was in charge of the royal wardrobe. Huldah was living in the Second Part of Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsSecond Thing

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

Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan. Verse ConceptsadvisersOfficersRank

In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda. Verse ConceptsOfficersPalacesForced Labour

Zichri, a fighting man from Ephraim, killed Maaseiah, who was the king's son, Azrikam, who was in charge of the palace, and Elkanah, who was the king's second-in-command.

the food of his table, the seating of his servants, the attendance of his waiters and their attire, his cupbearers, and his stairway by which he went up to the house of Jehovah, she was overwhelmed. Verse ConceptsStepsorganizationoverwhelmed

She told the king: What I heard in my country about your words and your wisdom is true!

Joab was in command of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of David's bodyguards.

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

In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda. Verse ConceptsOfficersPalacesForced Labour

Then King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the overseer of the forced work. He was stoned to death by all Israel. King Rehoboam went quickly and got into his carriage to escape to Jerusalem. Verse ConceptsChariotsHasty ActionForced LabourKilling Named Individuals

Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abiathar the son of Ahimelech, were the priests. Seraiah was the secretary. Verse ConceptsPriests, Institution In Ot TimesSecretary

the court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha In charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud. Verse ConceptsScribesSecretaryRecorders

the court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha In charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud. Verse ConceptsScribesSecretaryRecorders

Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records. Verse ConceptsScribesRecorders

Commander of the army: Benaiah son of Jehoiada. Priests: Zadok and Abiathar.

Joab the son of Zeruiah was the commander in chief of the army. Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud kept the government records. Verse ConceptsScribesRecorders

for the olive and fig trees in the foothills, Baal Hanan from Gedor for storing olive oil- Joash Verse ConceptsOlivesSycamoresOrchardsCellars

for the vineyards, Shimei from Ramah for storing wine that came from the vineyards- Zabdi from Shepham Verse ConceptsVineyardWineCellars

for the camels, Obil, a descendant of Ishmael for the donkeys, Jehdeiah from Meronoth

for the flocks, Jaziz from Hagar

for the farm workers in the fields, Ezri, son of Chelub Verse ConceptsPloughmen

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

These were all the commanders in charge of King David's property: for the royal treasuries, Azmaveth, son of Adiel for the goods in the fields, cities, villages, and watchtowers- Jonathan, son of Uzziah Verse ConceptsStoringTowersStorehousesStores Of Food

These were all the commanders in charge of King David's property: for the royal treasuries, Azmaveth, son of Adiel for the goods in the fields, cities, villages, and watchtowers- Jonathan, son of Uzziah Verse ConceptsStoringTowersStorehousesStores Of Food

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. The following are the names of these twelve officers and the districts they were in charge of: Benhur: the mountains of Ephraim, Bendeker: the cities of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, Elon, and Beth Hanan, read more.
Benhesed: the cities of Arubboth and Socoh and all the territory of Hepher, Benabinadab, who was married to Solomon's daughter Taphath: the whole region of Dor. Baana son of Ahilud: the cities of Taanach, Megiddo, and all the region near Beth Shan, near the town of Zarethan, south of the town of Jezreel, as far as the city of Abel Meholah and the city of Jokmeam. Bengeber: the city of Ramoth in Gilead, and the villages in Gilead belonging to the clan of Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, and the region of Argob in Bashan, sixty large towns in all, fortified with walls and with bronze bars on the gates. Ahinadab son of Iddo: the district of Mahanaim. Ahimaaz, who was married to Basemath, another of Solomon's daughters: the territory of Naphtali. Baana son of Hushai: the region of Asher and the town of Bealoth. Jehoshaphat son of Paruah: the territory of Issachar. Shimei son of Ela: the territory of Benjamin. Geber son of Uri: the region of Gilead, which had been ruled by King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. Besides these twelve, there was one governor over all the land.

David went to Saul and worked for him. Saul liked him so much that he put David in charge of carrying his weapons. Verse ConceptsArmourWasteArmorbearerThose Who Lovedarmor

The king made Benaiah commander of the army in Joab's place and put Zadok the priest in Abiathar's place. Verse ConceptsSolomon, Character OfExchanging Of Leaders

Solomon was king over all Israel. His high officials were as follows: The priest: Azariah son of Zadok, the court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha In charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud. read more.
Commander of the army: Benaiah son of Jehoiada. Priests: Zadok and Abiathar. Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan. In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda. 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. The following are the names of these twelve officers and the districts they were in charge of: Benhur: the mountains of Ephraim, Bendeker: the cities of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, Elon, and Beth Hanan, Benhesed: the cities of Arubboth and Socoh and all the territory of Hepher, Benabinadab, who was married to Solomon's daughter Taphath: the whole region of Dor. Baana son of Ahilud: the cities of Taanach, Megiddo, and all the region near Beth Shan, near the town of Zarethan, south of the town of Jezreel, as far as the city of Abel Meholah and the city of Jokmeam. Bengeber: the city of Ramoth in Gilead, and the villages in Gilead belonging to the clan of Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, and the region of Argob in Bashan, sixty large towns in all, fortified with walls and with bronze bars on the gates. Ahinadab son of Iddo: the district of Mahanaim. Ahimaaz, who was married to Basemath, another of Solomon's daughters: the territory of Naphtali. Baana son of Hushai: the region of Asher and the town of Bealoth. Jehoshaphat son of Paruah: the territory of Issachar. Shimei son of Ela: the territory of Benjamin. Geber son of Uri: the region of Gilead, which had been ruled by King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. Besides these twelve, there was one governor over all the land.

Solomon did not make any of the Israelites slaves for his projects. Instead, they were the soldiers, officers, generals, and commanders of his chariot and cavalry units. These were the officers in charge of King Solomon's projects: two hundred and fifty foremen for the people who did the work.