1 Kings 4:4
4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada-commander in chief; Zadok and Abiathar-priests;
Other Translations of 1 Kings 4:4
King James Version
4 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:
English Standard Version
4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;
The Message
4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada - commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar - priests;
New King James Version
4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, over the army; Zadok and Abiathar, the priests;
New Living Translation
4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:4
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.