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Verse 4

1 Kings 4:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

American Standard Version (1901)

And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

Bible in Basic English

And these were his chief men: Azariah, the son of Zadok, was the priest;

Free Bible Version

These were his officials: Azariah, son of Zadok, was the priest;

Geneva Bible 1599

And these were his princes, Azariah the sonne of Zadok the Priest,

King James (Authorized) Version

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

Translation for Translators

and these were his most important officials: Zadok’s son Azariah was the priest.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

World English Bible

These were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

Young's Literal Translation

and these [are] the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok [is] the priest;

Context

Solomon’s Princes

¹So King Solomon ruled over Israel, ²and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon appointed twelve district governors to provide food for his household. This act demonstrates Solomon's wisdom in organizing his kingdom efficiently by delegating responsibilities to ensure the well-being of his royal household. The number twelve symbolizes completeness and order, reflecting the wisdom and foresight of Solomon's leadership. By appointing governors to oversee the food supply, Solomon exemplifies good governance and stewardship, setting a positive example for future leaders to follow.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

These were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest - These were his great, chief, or principal men. None of them were princes in the common acceptation of the word.

1 Kings 4:2

Solomon’s Princes

¹So King Solomon ruled over Israel, ²and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

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Berean Standard Bible

and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

American Standard Version (1901)

And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

Bible in Basic English

And these were his chief men: Azariah, the son of Zadok, was the priest;

Free Bible Version

These were his officials: Azariah, son of Zadok, was the priest;

Geneva Bible 1599

And these were his princes, Azariah the sonne of Zadok the Priest,

King James (Authorized) Version

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

Translation for Translators

and these were his most important officials: Zadok’s son Azariah was the priest.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

World English Bible

These were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;

Young's Literal Translation

and these [are] the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok [is] the priest;