1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.

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WEBBE

Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labour.

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.

BBE

Ahishar was controller of the king's house; Adoniram, the son of Abda, was overseer of the forced work.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 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.

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