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Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, was a trusted adviser to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Azariah the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan <i>was</i> principal officer, <i>and</i> the king's friend:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Azariah the son of Nathan, over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest <i>and</i> the king’s friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, <i>was</i> the king’s confidant;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king&#8217s friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, <i>was</i> the king’s friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, <i>was</i> the king’s friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Azariah the son of Nathan was in charge of the deputies; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and was the king’s friend [and trusted advisor];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king's friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was priest, and the king's friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Azariah], son of Nathan, was in charge of the district governors. [Zabud], son of Nathan, was the king's adviser.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nathan's son Azariah supervised the governors, Nathan's son Zabud the priest was the king's counselor, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, the king's friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, the king’s friend; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Azariah son of Nathan [is] over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan [is] minister, friend of the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Azariah son of Nathan is over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan is minister, friend of the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Azariah son of Nathan, over the stations: and Zabud, son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Azarias the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Azariah, the son of Nathan, over those who were assisting the king; Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the friend of the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Azariah, son of Nathan, in charge of the governors; Zabud, son of Nathan, priest and companion to the king; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was over the officials; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the governors; and Zabur, the son of Nathan, the priest, was the king's friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Azraya, son of Nathan over the Governors, and Zabur, son of Nathan the Priest, the friend of the King<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister and the king's friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Ornia the son of Nathan <i>was</i> over the officers; and Zabuth son of Nathan <i>was</i> the king's friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1463" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Princes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5416.htm" title="5416: nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">of Nathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was in charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5324.htm" title="5324: han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A prim root; to station, in various applications.">the governors;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2071.htm" title="2071: wə·zā·ḇūḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Bestowed, an officer of Solomon. From zabad; given, Zabud, an Israelite.">Zabud</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5416.htm" title="5416: nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">of Nathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: kō·hên (N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">was a priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/7463.htm" title="7463: rê·‘eh (N-msc) -- Evil, misery, distress, injury. From ra'ah; a companion.">and adviser</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to the king;</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a></span><br />Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></span><br />While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a></span><br />Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-23</a></span><br />Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-11</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">2 Chronicles 10:6-11</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-16.htm">2 Chronicles 25:16</a></span><br />While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a></span><br />For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-22.htm">Proverbs 15:22</a></span><br />Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Proverbs 24:6</a></span><br />Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11-13</a></span><br />The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></span><br />Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a></span><br />The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34</a></span><br />Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:</p><p class="hdg">son of Nathan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></b></br> But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a></b></br> That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-15,25</a></b></br> And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor… </p><p class="hdg">the officers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7</a></b></br> And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.</p><p class="hdg">the principal</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a></b></br> And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was over</i> both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a></b></br> And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.</p><p class="hdg">the king's</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37</a></b></br> So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">2 Samuel 19:37,38</a></b></br> Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, <i>and be buried</i> by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Adviser</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-43.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Country</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-18.htm">District</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/judges/9-28.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/numbers/5-7.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">s</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-23.htm">Superintendents</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-26.htm">Adviser</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-8.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">District</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-14.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-9.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-19.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">s</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">Superintendents</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors;</b><br>Azariah, a name meaning "Yahweh has helped," is identified as the son of Nathan. Nathan here is likely the prophet who served during the reigns of David and Solomon, known for his role in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-15</a>) and supporting Solomon's claim to the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-45</a>). Azariah's position "in charge of the governors" indicates a high level of authority, overseeing regional officials who managed various districts of Israel. This reflects the administrative organization of Solomon's kingdom, which was divided into twelve districts, each responsible for providing supplies for the king's household for one month of the year (<a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7</a>). This system ensured efficient governance and resource management, contributing to the prosperity and stability of Solomon's reign. The role of governors in ancient Israel can be compared to provincial leaders or satraps in other ancient Near Eastern empires, highlighting the influence of surrounding cultures on Israel's administrative practices.<p><b>Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;</b><br>Zabud, also a son of Nathan, held dual roles as both a priest and an adviser to King Solomon. The name Zabud means "given" or "endowed," suggesting a person of significant standing and favor. His dual role is notable, as it combines religious and political responsibilities, reflecting the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy, where spiritual and governmental duties often intersected. As a priest, Zabud would have been involved in religious rituals and maintaining the spiritual well-being of the nation. As an adviser, he would have provided counsel to Solomon, contributing to the king's renowned wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-34</a>). This combination of roles underscores the importance of spiritual guidance in leadership, a theme echoed throughout the Bible, where leaders are often depicted as needing divine wisdom to govern justly (<a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>, <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). The presence of Nathan's sons in such prominent positions suggests the enduring influence of Nathan's legacy and the trust Solomon placed in his family, reflecting the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in the king's inner circle.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah_son_of_nathan.htm">Azariah son of Nathan</a></b><br>Azariah is identified as the son of Nathan, a significant figure in King Solomon's administration. He was in charge of the deputies, indicating a role of oversight and management within the kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zabud_son_of_nathan.htm">Zabud son of Nathan</a></b><br>Zabud, also a son of Nathan, served as a priest and advisor to King Solomon. His dual role suggests a combination of spiritual and political influence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nathan.htm">Nathan</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Nathan is a key figure as the father of both Azariah and Zabud. Nathan was a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon, known for his role in confronting King David about his sin with Bathsheba.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/deputies.htm">Deputies</a></b><br>These were officials or governors responsible for various regions or tasks within Solomon's kingdom. Azariah's role over them indicates a structured and organized administration.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a></b><br>The reigning king during this time, known for his wisdom and the expansion of Israel's influence and prosperity. Solomon's administration included a diverse and capable team to manage the kingdom's affairs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Azariah and Zabud, as sons of Nathan, likely inherited a legacy of faithfulness and wisdom. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in both spiritual and administrative roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_advisors.htm">The Role of Advisors</a></b><br>Solomon's reliance on advisors like Zabud underscores the biblical principle that wise counsel is essential for effective leadership. This can be applied in our personal and professional lives by seeking and valuing the input of trusted advisors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_spiritual_and_secular_responsibilities.htm">Balancing Spiritual and Secular Responsibilities</a></b><br>Zabud's dual role as a priest and advisor illustrates the integration of faith and daily responsibilities. Christians are called to live out their faith in all areas of life, balancing spiritual commitments with secular duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of Nathan's sons in significant roles suggests the impact of a godly legacy. Parents and mentors are encouraged to invest in the spiritual and moral development of the next generation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_sources_mention_solomon's_peace.htm">Why do other historical sources not mention Solomon's supposed peaceful reign 'on every side' in 1 Kings 5:4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bronze_sea's_capacity_differ.htm">How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_'tower_of_david'_in_song_4_4.htm">Is there archaeological evidence to support the mention of the 'tower of David' and its 'thousand shields' in Song of Solomon 4:4?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Son of Nathan.</span>--Probably Nathan, son of David, and own brother of Solomon (<a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm" title="And these were born to him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:">1Chronicles 3:5</a>), is here intended; for the title <span class= "ital">Cohen, </span>here given to Zabud, is expressly ascribed in <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.">2Samuel 8:18</a> to the "sons of David;" and Nathan the prophet always has his title, "the prophet," appended to his name wherever first mentioned in this book. (See <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm" title="But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.">1Kings 1:8</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm" title="But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.">1Kings 1:10</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-22.htm" title="And, see, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.">1Kings 1:22</a>; <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm" title="And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.">1Kings 1:32</a>, &c.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Azariah the son of Nathan</span> [Azariah was clearly not an uncommon name (ver. 2, and cf. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-39.htm">1 Chronicles 2:39</a>; 5:36-40 Hebrews; A.V. 1 Chronicles 6:9-14), especially in the high priest's family. Keil and Bahr pronounce somewhat positively that this Nathan is not the prophet of that name, but Nathan the son of David (<a href="/2_samuel/5-14.htm">2 Samuel 5:14</a>; <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31</a>). It is quite impossible to decide with certainty which is meant, if either, though <a href="/zechariah/12-12.htm">Zechariah 12:12</a> undoubtedly favours the supposition that the latter is here intended] <span class="cmt_word">was over the officers</span> [the twelve prefects mentioned in vers. 7 sqq.]: <span class="cmt_word">and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">priest</span>, Vulg<span class="accented">. sacerdos.</span> Singularly, as before, the LXX. (Vat.) omits the word. The expression can hardly mean "the son of Nathan the priest," but it may either signify that "Zabud ben Nathan, a priest, was king's friend," or that (as in the A. V.) he was a priest <span class="accented">and</span> king's friend. But the former is every way preferable. I find it easier to believe that the true import of <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a> the passage which is cited (sometimes along with <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a>, where the LXX., however, has <span class="greek">ἱερεύς</span>) to prove that there were secular "priests" - is not yet understood, than to hold (with Gesenius, Ewald, etc.), that there were sacrificing priests who were not of the sons of Aaron (cf. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">2 Chronicles 26:18</a>), or that the word <span class="hebrew">כּהֵן</span>, the meaning of which was thoroughly fixed and understood, can have been familiarly applied, except in the strictly conventional way already indicated, to lay persons], <span class="cmt_word">and</span> [omit] <span class="cmt_word">the king's friend</span>. ["This appears to have been now a recognized office (<a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a>)," Rawlinson.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Azariah</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְיָ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nathan</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] in charge of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the governors;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּצָּבִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5324.htm">Strong's 5324: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take one's stand, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zabud</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזָב֧וּד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zā·ḇūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2071.htm">Strong's 2071: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zabud -- 'bestowed', an officer of Solomon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nathan</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתָ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] a priest</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּהֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and adviser</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7463.htm">Strong's 7463: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, misery, distress, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the king;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:5 And Azariah the son of Nathan was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>