2 And these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok-the priest;
2 And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
2 and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest;
2 These were the leaders in his government: Azariah son of Zadok - the priest;
2 And these were his officials: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;
2 and these were his high officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:2
Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-19
(Read 1 Kings 4:1-19)
In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.