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1 Kings 4:1-7 Good News Bible (GNB)

1. Solomon was king of all Israel,

2. and these were his high officials:The priest: Azariah son of Zadok

3. The court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of ShishaIn charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud

4. Commander of the army: Benaiah son of JehoiadaPriests: Zadok and Abiathar

5. Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of NathanRoyal adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan

6. In charge of the palace servants: AhisharIn charge of the forced labour: Adoniram son of Abda

7. Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They were to provide food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.