1 Kings 4:1-7 ▼

1 King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

2 These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.

3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records.

4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

5 Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

6 Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.

7 Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.