1. King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
2. These are the names of his leading officers:Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;
3. Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha, recorded what happened in the courts;Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud recorded the history of the people;
4. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was 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 adviser to the king;
6. Ahishar was responsible for everything in the palace;Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.