Adoniram led the men who were forced to do hard work. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the historian.
1 Kings 4:6 - Easy To Read Version Ahishar. Ahishar was responsible for everything in the king’s home. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. Common English Bible Ahishar, who was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram, Abda’s son, who was supervisor of the work gangs. Catholic Public Domain Version and Ahishar, first ruler of the house; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Ahisar, governor of the house: and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the tribute. |
Adoniram led the men who were forced to do hard work. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the historian.
A man named Adoniram was the boss over all the workers. King Rehoboam sent Adoniram {to talk to the people}. But the people of Israel threw stones at him until he died. Then King Rehoboam ran to his chariot [152] and escaped to Jerusalem.
Azariah son of Nathan. Azariah was in charge of the district governors.
Israel was divided into twelve areas called districts. Solomon chose governors to rule over each district. These governors were ordered to gather food from their districts and give the food to the king and his family. Each of the twelve governors was responsible for giving food to the king one month of each year.
King Solomon forced slaves to work for him to build the temple and the palace. Then King Solomon used these slaves to build many other things. He built the Millo. [124] He also built the city wall around Jerusalem. Then he built again the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.