1 Kings 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 22

1 And King Solomon was king over all Israel.

2 And these were the rulers who were to him: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest.

3 Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, were the scribes, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud who recorded.

4 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army. And Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

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Chapter Summary

Solomon's rulers. His twelve officers for provision. His daily provision. His wisdom.

Key Hebrew Words

רֵעֶ֥ה friend H7463 · TWOT 2186b
כֹּהֲנִֽים priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
עָרִ֣ים excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
יְהוּדָ֤ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה Solomon H8010 · TWOT 2401i

People & Context

Solomon's High Officials Listed

Solomon establishes his administration, appointing priests, scribes, a recorder, military commanders, a minister, and those over the household and for…

Solomon Appoints Twelve Regional Officers

Solomon sets up twelve regional officers over all Israel, tasking each to provide sustenance for the king and his household for one month of the year.

Prosperity and Multitude of Israel and Judah

Judah and Israel grow vastly in population, described as numerous as the sand by the sea, eating, drinking, and rejoicing.

Timeline

Solomon's High Officials Listed

Solomon establishes his administration, appointing priests, scribes, a recorder, military commanders, a minister, and those over the household and forced labor.

1 Kings 4:1-6
Solomon Appoints Twelve Regional Officers

Solomon sets up twelve regional officers over all Israel, tasking each to provide sustenance for the king and his household for one month of the year.

1 Kings 4:7-19
Prosperity and Multitude of Israel and Judah

Judah and Israel grow vastly in population, described as numerous as the sand by the sea, eating, drinking, and rejoicing.

1 Kings 4:20

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