1 Kings 4:6

And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 4:6

BSB

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

AKJV

And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

CPDV

and Ahishar, first ruler of the house; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.

ERV

and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.

NHEB

and Ahishar was over the palace; and Eliab son of Joab was over the army; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.

SMT

And Ahishar over the house: and Adoniram son of Abda over the tribute.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 4:6

AndAhisharH301Proper Name MasculinewasoverthehouseholdH1004Noun MasculineandAdoniramH141Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofAbdaH5653Proper Name MasculinewasoverthetributeH4522Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 4:6

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Overview of 1 Kings 4:6

Summary

Household manager and tax collector appointed to authority

Event

Officials are named

Estimated Time Period

c. 960 BC