1 Kings 4:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute. Ahishar was over the household - The king's chamberlain.

Adoniram - was over the tribute - What we call chancellor of the exchequer. He received and brought into the treasury all the proceeds of taxes and tributes. He was in this office under David; see 2 Samuel 20:24.

1 Kings 4:6

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