1 Kings 4:1-5 ▼

1 So King Solomon (peace) ruled over Israel (he wrestles with God),

2 and these were his chief officials: Azariah (YHWH has helped) son of Zadok (righteous) was the priest;

3 Elihoreph (God of winter) and Ahijah (brother of Yah), the sons of Shisha (Shavsha), were secretaries; Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged) son of Ahilud (child's brother) was the recorder;

4 Benaiah (YHWH has built up) son of Jehoiada (YHWH knows) was in charge of the army; Zadok (righteous) and Abiathar (my father is great) were priests;

5 Azariah (YHWH has helped) son of Nathan (giver) was in charge of the governors; Zabud (given) son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;