1 Kings 4:6

6 and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

1 Kings 4:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 4:6

And Abiathar [was] over the household
Steward of the household:

and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute,
over those that collected the tribute, as the Targum, whether from the people of Israel or other nations, or both; this man was in the same post in David's time, ( 2 Samuel 20:24 ) .

1 Kings 4:6 In-Context

4 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests;
5 and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer and the king's friend;
6 and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
7 And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided victuals for the king and his household; each man his month in a year made provision.
8 And these are their names: the son of Hur, in Mount Ephraim;
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