1 Kings 4:1-6

Solomon’s Officials and Governors

1 So King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
2 And these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok—the priest;
3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—recorder;
4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander in chief; Zadok and Abiathar—priests;
5 Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan—a priest and adviser to the king;
6 Ahishar—palace administrator; Adoniram son of Abda—in charge of forced labor.

1 Kings 4:1-6 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 4

As in the preceding chapter we have a proof of the wisdom and understanding which the Lord gave to Solomon, as promised, so in this an account is given of the riches and honour he was possessed of; of him, as king over all Israel, and of his princes, 1Ki 4:1-6; of the providers of food for his household in the several parts of the land, 1Ki 4:7-19; of the largeness and extent of his dominions, and of the peace and prosperity thereof, 1Ki 4:20,21,24,25; of his daily provisions for his household and for his cattle, 1Ki 4:22,23,26-28; and of his superior wisdom and knowledge to all others in all nations, which brought some out of all to hear it, 1Ki 4:29-34.

Cross References 9

  • 1. 1 Kings 12:6; Job 12:12
  • 2. 1 Chronicles 6:10; 2 Chronicles 26:17
  • 3. S 2 Samuel 8:17
  • 4. S 2 Samuel 8:16
  • 5. S 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Kings 2:35
  • 6. S 2 Samuel 8:17; 1 Kings 2:27
  • 7. S Genesis 41:40
  • 8. S 2 Samuel 20:24
  • 9. S Genesis 49:15
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