Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named Jedidiah for the Lord’s sake.
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.
When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
Ira the Jairite was David’s personal priest.
These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
The king said to Nathan the prophet, “Look! I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of God sits in the middle of a tent.”
Benaiah son of Jehoida supervised the Kerithites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priests.
Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
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.
Ahithophel was the king’s adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.
One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved, was at the table to the right of Jesus in a place of honor.
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.