Officers — Over those twelve Officers, named 1 Kings 4:7, &c. who were all to give up their accompts to him. Nathan — The prophet, who had been so highly instrumental in Solomon's establishment in the throne. Principal officer — Possibly, president of the king's council. Friend — His confident, with whom he used to communicate his most secret counsels.
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1 Kings 4:5
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: