1 Kings 4:5 - Easy To Read Version5 Azariah son of Nathan. Azariah was in charge of the district governors. Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 17695 and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend: Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition5 Azariah son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and the king's friend and private advisor; Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)5 and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king’s friend; Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible5 Azariah, Nathan’s son, who was in charge of the officials; Zabud, Nathan’s son, a priest and royal friend; Féach an chaibidilCatholic Public Domain Version5 Azariah, the son of Nathan, over those who were assisting the king; Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the friend of the king; Féach an chaibidilDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 Azarias the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend: Féach an chaibidil |
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.