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New Century Version
1 Kings 4:6
Ahishar was responsible for everything in the palace; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Ahishar, in charge of the palace;
Ahishar, in charge of the palace;
Hebrew Names Version
and Achishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of `Avda was over the men subject to forced labor.
and Achishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of `Avda was over the men subject to forced labor.
King James Version
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
English Standard Version
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
New English Translation
Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
Amplified Bible
Ahishar was in charge of the household (palace); and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Ahishar was in charge of the household (palace); and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
New American Standard Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Ahishar was ouer the houshold: and Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tribute.
And Ahishar was ouer the houshold: and Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tribute.
Legacy Standard Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
Complete Jewish Bible
Achishar, in charge of the palace; Adoniram the son of ‘Avda, in charge of forced labor.
Achishar, in charge of the palace; Adoniram the son of ‘Avda, in charge of forced labor.
Darby Translation
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
Easy-to-Read Version
Ahishar was responsible for everything in the king's palace; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the slaves.
Ahishar was responsible for everything in the king's palace; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the slaves.
George Lamsa Translation
And Abinshar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
And Abinshar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
Good News Translation
In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda
In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda
Lexham English Bible
Ahishar was over the palace, and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Ahishar was over the palace, and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Literal Translation
And Ahishar was over the household. And Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
And Ahishar was over the household. And Adoniram the son of Abda was over the forced labor.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Ahisar was stewarde: Adoniram the sonne of Abda was rent gatherer.
Ahisar was stewarde: Adoniram the sonne of Abda was rent gatherer.
American Standard Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
Bible in Basic English
Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work.
Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Ahisar was steward of ye houshold: And Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tributes.
And Ahisar was steward of ye houshold: And Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tributes.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.
King James Version (1611)
And Ahishar was ouer the houshold: and Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tribute.
And Ahishar was ouer the houshold: and Adoniram the sonne of Abda was ouer the tribute.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Achisar was steward, and Eliac the chief steward; and Eliab the son of Saph was over the family: and Adoniram the son of Audon over the tribute.
And Achisar was steward, and Eliac the chief steward; and Eliab the son of Saph was over the family: and Adoniram the son of Audon over the tribute.
English Revised Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.
Berean Standard Bible
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and Ahiasar was stiward of the hows; and Adonyram, sone of Adda, was on the tributis.
and Ahiasar was stiward of the hows; and Adonyram, sone of Adda, was on the tributis.
Young's Literal Translation
And Ahishar [is] over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda [is] over the tribute.
And Ahishar [is] over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda [is] over the tribute.
Update Bible Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to slave labor.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to slave labor.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Ahishar [was] over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute.
And Ahishar [was] over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute.
World English Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
New King James Version
Ahishar, over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the labor force.
Ahishar, over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the labor force.
New Living Translation
Ahishar was manager of the palace property. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of forced labor.
Ahishar was manager of the palace property. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of forced labor.
New Life Bible
Ahishar was head of the king's house. And Adoniram the son of Abda was head of the men who were made to work.
Ahishar was head of the king's house. And Adoniram the son of Abda was head of the men who were made to work.
New Revised Standard
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Ahishar, over the household, - and Adoniram son of Abda, over the tribute.
And Ahishar, over the household, - and Adoniram son of Abda, over the tribute.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ahisar, governor of the house: and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.
And Ahisar, governor of the house: and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.
Revised Standard Version
Ahi'shar was in charge of the palace; and Adoni'ram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Ahi'shar was in charge of the palace; and Adoni'ram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
THE MESSAGE
King Solomon was off to a good start ruling Israel. These were the leaders in his government: Azariah son of Zadok—the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—historian; Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar—priests; Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the regional managers; Zabud son of Nathan—priest and friend to the king; Ahishar—manager of the palace; Adoniram son of Abda—manager of the slave labor.
King Solomon was off to a good start ruling Israel. These were the leaders in his government: Azariah son of Zadok—the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—historian; Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar—priests; Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the regional managers; Zabud son of Nathan—priest and friend to the king; Ahishar—manager of the palace; Adoniram son of Abda—manager of the slave labor.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
Contextual Overview
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. 7 Solomon placed twelve governors over the districts of Israel, who gathered food from their districts for the king and his family. Each governor was responsible for bringing food to the king one month of each year. 8 These are the names of the twelve governors: Ben-Hur was governor of the mountain country of Ephraim. 9 Ben-Deker was governor of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Bethhanan. 10 Ben-Hesed was governor of Arubboth, Socoh, and all the land of Hepher.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Adoniram: 1 Kings 12:18, 2 Samuel 20:24, Adoram
tribute: or, levy, 1 Kings 5:13, 1 Kings 5:14, 1 Kings 9:15
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 10:18 - Hadoram Isaiah 22:15 - which
Cross-References
Genesis 4:1
Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. Eve said, "With the Lord 's help, I have given birth to a man."
Adam had sexual relations with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. Eve said, "With the Lord 's help, I have given birth to a man."
Genesis 4:3
Later, Cain brought some food from the ground as a gift to God.
Later, Cain brought some food from the ground as a gift to God.
Genesis 4:4
Abel brought the best parts from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,
Abel brought the best parts from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,
Genesis 4:5
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. So Cain became very angry and felt rejected.
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. So Cain became very angry and felt rejected.
Genesis 4:8
Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out into the field." While they were out in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out into the field." While they were out in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Genesis 4:11
And now you will be cursed in your work with the ground, the same ground where your brother's blood fell and where your hands killed him.
And now you will be cursed in your work with the ground, the same ground where your brother's blood fell and where your hands killed him.
Genesis 4:13
Then Cain said to the Lord , "This punishment is more than I can stand!
Then Cain said to the Lord , "This punishment is more than I can stand!
Job 5:2
Anger kills the fool, and jealousy slays the stupid.
Anger kills the fool, and jealousy slays the stupid.
Isaiah 1:18
The Lord says, "Come, let us talk about these things. Though your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are deep red, they can be white like wool.
The Lord says, "Come, let us talk about these things. Though your sins are like scarlet, they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are deep red, they can be white like wool.
Jeremiah 2:5
This is what the Lord says: "I was fair to your ancestors, so why did they turn away from me? Your ancestors worshiped useless idols and became useless themselves.
This is what the Lord says: "I was fair to your ancestors, so why did they turn away from me? Your ancestors worshiped useless idols and became useless themselves.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Abiathar [was] over the household,.... Steward of the household:
and Adoniram the son of Abda [was] over the tribute, over those that collected the tribute, as the Targum, whether from the people of Israel or other nations, or both; this man was in the same post in David's time, 2 Samuel 20:24.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Over the household - Comptroller of the household, like the “Steward” of the Persian court. On the importance of this office, see 2 Kings 18:18, and compare Isaiah 22:15-25.
The tribute - The marginal reading, “levy,” is preferable. The reference is to the forced laborers whom Solomon employed in his great works (marginal reference).
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 4:6. Ahishar was over the household — the king's chamberlain.
Adoniram - was over the tribute. — What we call chancellor of the exchequer. He received and brought into the treasury all the proceeds of taxes and tributes. He was in this office under David; see 2 Samuel 20:24.
