1. King Solomon ruled over all Israel.
2. These were his officials:Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.
3. Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened.Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records.
4. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army.Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
5. Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors.Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
6. Ahishar was supervisor of the palace.Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
7. Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.
8. These were their names:Ben-Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim.