1Ki 4:1-6 | Clarke | STEP | An account of Solomon's chief officers, . Names of the twelve officers that were over twelve districts, to provide victuals for the king's household monthly, . Judah and Israel are very populous; and Solomon reigns over many provinces, , . The daily provision for his family, , . The extent and peace of his dominions, , . His horses, chariots, and dromedaries; with the provision made for them, . His wisdom and understanding, . The number of his proverbs and songs; and his knowledge in natural history, , . People from all nations come to hear his wisdom, .

1 Kings 4:1-6

Introduction

An account of Solomon's chief officers, 1Kgs 4:1-6. Names of the twelve officers that were over twelve districts, to provide victuals for the king's household monthly, 1Kgs 4:7-19. Judah and Israel are very populous; and Solomon reigns over many provinces, 1Kgs 4:20, 1Kgs 4:21. The daily provision for his family, 1Kgs 4:22, 1Kgs 4:23. The extent and peace of his dominions, 1Kgs 4:24, 1Kgs 4:25. His horses, chariots, and dromedaries; with the provision made for them, 1Kgs 4:26-28. His wisdom and understanding, 1Kgs 4:29-31. The number of his proverbs and songs; and his knowledge in natural history, 1Kgs 4:32, 1Kgs 4:33. People from all nations come to hear his wisdom, 1Kgs 4:34. Verse 2

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. Verse 3

Elihoreph and Ahiah - scribes - Secretaries to the king.

Jehoshaphat - recorder - Historiographer to the king, who chronicled the affairs of the kingdom. He was in this office under David see 2Sam 20:24. Verse 5

Azariah - was over the officers - He had the superintendence of the twelve officers mentioned below; see 1Kgs 4:7.

Zabud - was principal officer - Perhaps what we call premier, or prime minister.

The king's friend - His chief favourite - his confidant. Verse 6

Ahishar was over the household - The king's chamberlain.

Adoniram - was over the tribute - What we call chancellor of the exchequer. He received and brought into the treasury all the proceeds of taxes and tributes. He was in this office under David; see 2Sam 20:24.