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Zadok and Abiathar were priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> the priests:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and Abiathar, the priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada <i>was</i> over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar <i>were</i> priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada, in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar, priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada, in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar, priests; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Benaiah], son of Jehoiada, was commander of the army. [Zadok] and [Abiathar] were priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Commander of the army: Benaiah son of Jehoiada Priests: Zadok and Abiathar <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the army, Zadok and Abiathar served as priests, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; <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 Benaiah son of Jehoiada [is] over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar [are] priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Benaiah son of Jehoiada is over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar are priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Benaiah, son of Jehoida, over the army: and Zadok and Abiathar, priests:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Banaias the son of Joiada, over the army: and Sadoc and Abiathar priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar, priests; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<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 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the army; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Benaiah, son of Yawida, over the army and Tsaduq and Abiathar the Priests<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 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar were priests;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Banaeas son of Jodae over the host; and Sadoc and Abiathar <i>were</i> priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-4.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=1455" 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">3</span>Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1141.htm" title="1141: ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Bnayahuw; from banah and Yahh; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites.">Benaiah</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/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">of Jehoiada</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/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the army;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Zadok</a> <a href="/hebrew/54.htm" title="54: wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The great one is father, an Isr. priest. Contracted from 'ab and yathar; father of abundance; Ebjathar, an Israelite.">and Abiathar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: kō·hă·nîm (N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">were priests;</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;…<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/18-14.htm">1 Chronicles 18:14-17</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15-18</a></span><br />Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: / Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8-10</a></span><br />Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, / Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, / Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-3.htm">1 Chronicles 24:3</a></span><br />With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32-34</a></span><br />David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. / Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. / Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5</a></span><br />The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-17.htm">1 Chronicles 27:17</a></span><br />over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">1 Chronicles 27:22</a></span><br />and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">1 Chronicles 29:22</a></span><br />That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">1 Chronicles 29:24</a></span><br />All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:</p><p class="hdg">Benaiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></b></br> And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.</p><p class="hdg">Zadok</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26,27,35</a></b></br> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou <i>art</i> worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-43.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-44.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-46.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-25.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">Abiathar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">Abi'athar</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-36.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-36.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-9.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-3.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-33.htm">Zadok</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>Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army;</b><br>Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, was a prominent figure in King Solomon's administration. He was known for his loyalty and bravery, having previously served under King David. Benaiah's role as the commander of the army signifies his high status and trustworthiness. His leadership in the military was crucial during a time when Israel was establishing itself as a powerful kingdom. Benaiah's exploits, such as his defeat of the two sons of Ariel of Moab and his killing of a lion in a pit on a snowy day, are recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-23</a>, highlighting his valor and skill. His appointment reflects the continuity of David's legacy through Solomon's reign, as Benaiah was a key supporter during Solomon's ascension to the throne (<a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-39</a>). This continuity is significant in maintaining stability and fulfilling God's promise to David regarding his dynasty (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).<p><b>Zadok and Abiathar were priests;</b><br>Zadok and Abiathar served as priests during the early part of Solomon's reign, representing the religious leadership of Israel. Zadok, a descendant of Aaron through Eleazar, was a faithful priest who supported Solomon during the struggle for the throne against Adonijah (<a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a>). His loyalty was rewarded with a prominent position in Solomon's administration. Abiathar, on the other hand, was a descendant of Eli and had served David faithfully. However, his support for Adonijah's claim to the throne led to his eventual removal from the priesthood (<a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26-27</a>). This fulfilled the prophecy against the house of Eli (<a href="/1_samuel/2-31.htm">1 Samuel 2:31-35</a>), demonstrating God's sovereignty and the importance of faithfulness to His chosen leaders. The dual mention of Zadok and Abiathar highlights the transitional period in Israel's priesthood, where God's purposes were being worked out through the political and religious shifts of the time.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benaiah_son_of_jehoiada.htm">Benaiah son of Jehoiada</a></b><br>A valiant warrior and loyal supporter of King Solomon, Benaiah was appointed as the commander of the army. His loyalty and military prowess were crucial during Solomon's consolidation of power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zadok.htm">Zadok</a></b><br>A priest from the line of Eleazar, Zadok remained loyal to King David and later to Solomon. He played a significant role in the religious leadership of Israel and was instrumental in anointing Solomon as king.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm">Abiathar</a></b><br>A priest from the line of Ithamar, Abiathar initially supported Adonijah's claim to the throne but later was removed from his priestly duties by Solomon. His account is a reminder of the consequences of political alliances.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army.htm">The Army</a></b><br>Under Benaiah's leadership, the army was a key institution in maintaining Solomon's rule and ensuring the security of the kingdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/priesthood.htm">Priesthood</a></b><br>The dual mention of Zadok and Abiathar highlights the importance of religious leadership and the transition of priestly authority during Solomon's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_leadership.htm">Loyalty and Leadership</a></b><br>Benaiah's and Zadok's loyalty to Solomon and David exemplifies the importance of steadfastness and integrity in leadership roles. Christians are called to be loyal to God's purposes and to those He places in authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_choices.htm">Consequences of Choices</a></b><br>Abiathar's removal from the priesthood serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of aligning with the wrong causes. Believers should seek God's guidance in their decisions and alliances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">Role of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The mention of priests alongside military leaders underscores the balance between spiritual and temporal authority. Christians should recognize the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding communities and nations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>The appointments and removals in Solomon's administration reflect God's sovereign hand in establishing and deposing leaders. Trust in God's ultimate plan and timing is essential for believers.<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>(4) <span class= "bld">Zadok and Abiathar </span>. . . <span class= "bld">the priests.</span>--Abiathar, though disgraced and practically deposed, was still regarded theoretically as priest (much as Annas is called "high priest" in the Gospels), for the priesthood was properly for life.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada</span> [see on 1 Kings 1:32] <span class="cmt_word">was</span> [the A. V. supplies was and <span class="accented">were</span> quite needlessly in this and succeeding verses. This is simply a list of Solomon's princes and of the offices they discharged] <span class="cmt_word">over the host</span> [cf. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a>]: <span class="cmt_word">and</span> <span class="cmt_word">Zadok and Abiathar were the priests</span> [the mention of Abiathar's name after his deposition (<a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27, 35</a>) has occasioned much remark, and has even led to the belief that he was subsequently pardoned and restored to office (Clericus). Theodoret remarks quite truly, <span class="greek">τὴν ἀρχὴν ἀφείλατο οὐ τῆς</span> <span class="greek">ἱερωσύνης ἐγύμνωσεν</span>, and similarly Grotius. But a simpler explanation is that his name <span class="cmt_word">is</span> put down here because he <span class="accented">had</span> been high priest, though for a brief period only, under Solomon. See above on ver. 2.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-4.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">Benaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנָיָ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nā·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1141.htm">Strong's 1141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several 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 Jehoiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹיָדָ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several 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 army;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּבָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zadok</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצָד֥וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣā·ḏō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zadok -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Abiathar</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶבְיָתָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eḇ·yā·ṯār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_54.htm">Strong's 54: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiathar -- 'the great one is father', an Israelite priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] priests;</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּהֲנִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-4.htm">1 Kings 4:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-4.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:4 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:5" /></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>