1 Kings 4:5
5 Azariah son of Nathan - in charge of the regional managers; Zabud son of Nathan - priest and friend to the king;
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:5
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.