1 Kings 4:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend: Azariah - was over the officers - He had the superintendence of the twelve officers mentioned below; see 1 Kings 4:7.

Zabud - was principal officer - Perhaps what we call premier, or prime minister.

The king's friend - His chief favourite - his confidant.

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: