1 Kings 4:5

Nathan. Probably David's son. Compare Luke 3:31.

principle officer. priest. See Hebrew (2 Samuel 8:18). the king's friend, as Hushai had been David's (2 Samuel 15:37).

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⁵ And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:

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1 Kings 4:5