1 Kings 4:6
Solomon’s Princes
5Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; 6Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
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Berean Standard Bible
Ahishar was in charge of the palace;
and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
American Standard Version (1901)
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
Bible in Basic English
Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work.
Free Bible Version
Ahishar was the palace manager. Adoniram, son of Abda, was in charge of those forced to work for the king.
Geneva Bible 1599
And Ahishar was ouer the houshold: and Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tribute.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
Translation for Translators
Ahishar supervised the servants who worked in the palace. Abda’s son Adoniram supervised the men who were forced to do work for the government.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Ahishar was over the household. Adoniram son of Abda was over the men who were subjected to forced labor.
Noah Webster Bible
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
World English Bible
Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
Young's Literal Translation
And Ahishar [is] over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda [is] over the tribute.