1. King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
2. These are the names of his leading officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;
3. Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha, had the job of writing notes about what happened in the courts; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud wrote notes about the history of the people;
4. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was the commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
5. Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and an advisor to King Solomon;