1 Kings 4:5
What does 1 Kings 4:5 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Kings 4:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king’s friend;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the king’s friend;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Azariah, the son of Nathan, was over those in authority in the different divisions of the country; Zabud, the son of Nathan, was priest and the king's friend;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Azariah son of Nathan <FI>is<Fi> over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan <FI>is<Fi> minister, friend of the king;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Azarias, the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the king's friend:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the superintendents; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, the king's friend;
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Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- James 2:23
and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
- 2 Samuel 19:37
Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, by the grave of my father and my mother. But behold, thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.
- 2 Samuel 12:25
and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah’s sake.
- John 13:23
There was at the table reclining in Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
- 1 Kings 4:7
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided victuals for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year.
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