1 Re 4:5

5 Azaria, figliuolo di Nathan, era capo degl’intendenti; Zabud, figliuolo di Nathan, era consigliere intimo del re.

1 Re 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.

1 Re 4:5 In-Context

3 Elihoref ed Ahija, figliuoli di Scisa, erano segretari; Giosafat, figliuolo di Ahilud, era cancelliere;

4 Benaia, figliuolo di Jehoiada, era capo dell’esercito, Tsadok e Abiathar erano sacerdoti;

5 Azaria, figliuolo di Nathan, era capo degl’intendenti; Zabud, figliuolo di Nathan, era consigliere intimo del re.

6 Ahishar era maggiordomo, e Adoniram, figliuolo di Abda, era preposto ai tributi.

7 Salomone avea dodici intendenti su tutto Israele, i quali provvedevano al mantenimento del re e della sua casa; ciascuno d’essi dovea provvedervi per un mese all’anno.