Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok—the priest; New Living Translation and these were his high officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest. English Standard Version and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; Berean Standard Bible and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; King James Bible And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, New King James Version And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; New American Standard Bible These were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; NASB 1995 These were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; NASB 1977 And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; Legacy Standard Bible These were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; Amplified Bible These were his [chief] officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the high priest; Christian Standard Bible and these were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok, priest; Holman Christian Standard Bible and these were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok, priest; American Standard Version And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; English Revised Version And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; GOD'S WORD® Translation these were his officials: [Azariah], son of Zadok, was the [chief] priest. Good News Translation and these were his high officials: The priest: Azariah son of Zadok International Standard Version Here's a list of his officials: Zadok's son Azariah was priest, Majority Standard Bible and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; NET Bible These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest. New Heart English Bible These were the officials whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; Webster's Bible Translation And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, World English Bible These were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand these [are] the heads whom he has: Azariah son of Zadok [is] the priest; Young's Literal Translation and these are the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok is the priest; Smith's Literal Translation And these the chiefs which were to him: Azariah, son of Zadok the priest; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd these were the princes which he had: Azarias the son of Sadoc the priest: Catholic Public Domain Version And these were the leaders that he had: Azariah, the son of Zadok, the priest; New American Bible and these were the officials he had in his service: Azariah, son of Zadok, the priest; New Revised Standard Version and these were his high officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok the priest; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these were his Princes: Azarayah, son of Tsadoq the Priest OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest; Brenton Septuagint Translation And these are the princes which he had; Azarias son of Sadoc. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Princes1So King Solomon ruled over Israel, 2and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; 3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;… Cross References 1 Chronicles 27:32-34 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. 2 Samuel 8:15-18 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; ... 2 Samuel 20:23-26 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; ... 1 Kings 1:8-10 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. / And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. / But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. 1 Kings 2:35 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. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 5:1-5 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. ... 1 Kings 9:22-23 But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work. 1 Kings 10:8 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 1 Kings 12:6-8 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. 2 Chronicles 9:7 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! 2 Chronicles 26:11-14 Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers. / The total number of family leaders of the mighty men of valor was 2,600. / Under their authority was an army of 307,500 trained for war, a powerful force to support the king against his enemies. ... Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 24:6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. Treasury of Scripture And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest, Exodus 18:21 Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: 2 Samuel 8:15-18 And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people… 2 Samuel 20:23-26 Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites: … Azariah 1 Chronicles 6:8-10 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz, … 1 Chronicles 27:17 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: priest. Jump to Previous Azariah Azari'ah Chief Heads High Officials Priest Princes ZadokJump to Next Azariah Azari'ah Chief Heads High Officials Priest Princes Zadok1 Kings 4 1. Solomon's princes7. His twelve officers for provision 20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom 22. His daily provision 26. His stable 29. His wisdom and these were his chief officials: This phrase introduces the list of key figures in King Solomon's administration, highlighting the organization and structure of his government. Solomon's reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity, and his officials played crucial roles in maintaining the kingdom's stability. The mention of "chief officials" reflects the importance of leadership and delegation in governance, a principle seen throughout the Bible, such as in Exodus 18:21-22, where Moses appoints leaders to help judge the people. Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; Persons / Places / Events 1. AzariahAzariah is identified as the son of Zadok and serves as a priest. His role signifies the continuation of the priestly line and the importance of spiritual leadership in Solomon's administration. 2. Zadok Zadok was a high priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. His lineage is significant in maintaining the priestly duties and upholding the religious laws of Israel. 3. Solomon's Administration This verse is part of a larger passage detailing the organization of King Solomon's officials, highlighting the structured and well-ordered nature of his reign. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly LeadershipAzariah's role as a priest under Solomon underscores the necessity of spiritual guidance in governance. Leaders today should seek wisdom and guidance from God in their decision-making processes. Heritage and Faithfulness The mention of Azariah as the son of Zadok highlights the importance of a godly heritage. Believers are encouraged to pass down their faith and values to future generations. Order and Structure in God's Kingdom Solomon's organized administration reflects God's desire for order. In our personal lives and communities, we should strive for organization and structure that honors God. Continuity of God's Plan The priestly line from Zadok to Azariah shows the continuity of God's plan through generations. Trust in God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises over time.(2) And these were.--The officers described are of two classes--those attached to Solomon's Court, and those invested with local authority. The princes are evidently Solomon's high counsellors and officers, "eating at the king's table." The word is derived from a root which means to "set in order." It is significant that whereas in the lists of David's officers in 2Samuel 8:16-18; 2Samuel 20:23-26, the captain of the host stands first, and is followed in one list by the captain of the body-guard, both are here preceded by the peaceful offices of the priests, scribes, and the recorder. Azariah the son of Zadok the priest.--In 1Chronicles 6:9-10, we find Azariah described as the son of Ahimaaz, and so grandson of Zadok; and the note in 1Kings 4:10 (which is apparently out of its right place) seems to show that he was high priest at the time when the Temple was built. The title the "priest" in this place must be given by anticipation, for it is expressly said below that "Zadok and Abiathar were now the priests." The use of the original word, Cohen (probably signifying "one who ministers"), appears sometimes to retain traces of the old times, when the priesthood and headship of the family were united, and to be applied accordingly to princes, to whom perhaps still attached something of the ancient privilege. Thus it is given to the sons of David in 2Samuel 8:18, where the parallel passage in 1Chronicles 18:17 has a paraphrase, "chief about the king," evidently intended to explain the sense in which it is used in the older record. We may remember that David himself on occasions wore the priestly ephod (see 2Samuel 6:14). Possibly in this sense it is applied in 1Kings 4:5 to Zabud, the "king's friend" (where the Authorised Version renders it by "principal officer"). But in this verse there is every reason for taking it in the usual sense. Azariah was already a "prince" before he succeeded to the high priesthood. The mingling, of priestly and princely functions is characteristic of the time. . . . Verse 2. - And these were the princes [i.e. ministers, officers. Cf. 2 Samuel 8:15-18, and 2 Sam 20:23-26] which he had, Azariah the son [i.e., descendant, probably grandson. See on 1 Chronicles 6:10] of Zadok the priest. [We are here confronted by two questions of considerable difficulty. First, to whom does the title "priest" here belong, to Azariah or to Zadok? Second, what are we to understand by the term, a spiritual, or a more or less secular person - ἱερεύς or βουλευτής? As to1. the Vulgate (sacerdotis) and apparently the Authorized Version, with the Rabbins, Luther, and many later expounders, connect the title with Zadok (who is mentioned as priest in ver. 4), and understand that Azariah, the son of the high priest Zadok, was, together with the sons of Shisha, one of the scribes (ver. 3). It is true that this view obviates some difficulties, but against it are these considerations. (1) The accents. (2) The Chaldee and LXX. (ὁ ἱερεύς Cod. Alex.; Cod. Vat. omits the words) Versions. . . . Hebrew and theseוְאֵ֥לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were his chief officials: הַשָּׂרִ֖ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince Azariah עֲזַרְיָ֥הוּ (‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zadok צָד֖וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites [was] the priest; הַכֹּהֵֽן׃ (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest Links 1 Kings 4:2 NIV1 Kings 4:2 NLT 1 Kings 4:2 ESV 1 Kings 4:2 NASB 1 Kings 4:2 KJV 1 Kings 4:2 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 4:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 4:2 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 4:2 French Bible 1 Kings 4:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 4:2 These were the princes whom he had: (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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