1 Reis 4:5

Listen to 1 Reis 4:5
5 Azarias, filho de Natã, estava sobre os intendentes; Zabude, filho de Natã, era o oficial-mor, amigo do rei;

1 Reis 4:5 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 4:5

And Azariah the son of Nathan [was] over the officers
The twelve officers who provided food for Solomon's household after mentioned:

and Zabud the son of Nathan;
another of the sons of Nathan the prophet: for he being a principal instrument of settling Solomon on the throne, had interest enough to promote his sons to the chief places of honour and trust: and this here

[was] principal officer, [and] the king's friend;
a chief minister about him, very intimate with him, that kept him company, privately conversed with him, was in his secrets, and admitted to great privacy and nearness to him.

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1 Reis 4:5 In-Context

3 Eliorefe e Aías, filhos de Sisa, secretários; Jeosafá, filho de Ailude, cronista;
4 Benaías, filho de Jeoiada, estava sobre o exército; Zadoque e Abiatar eram sacerdotes;
5 Azarias, filho de Natã, estava sobre os intendentes; Zabude, filho de Natã, era o oficial-mor, amigo do rei;
6 Aisar, o mordomo; e Adonirão, filho de Abda, estava sobre a gente de trabalhos forçados.
7 Salomão tinha doze intendentes sobre todo o Israel, que proviam de mantimentos ao rei e � sua casa; e cada um tinha que prover mantimentos para um mês no ano.
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