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Solomon's Key Officials
Commentators clarify the two high-ranking officials mentioned. Ahishar, 'over the household,' was the royal steward or chief of staff, managing the palace. Adoniram, 'over the men subject to taskwork,' was essentially the director of forced labor, a crucial role for Solomon's massive building projects.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
Over the household - Comptroller of the household, like the “Steward” of the Persian court. On the importance of this office, see [Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
Over the household, —like the “High Steward” of a modern Court. In 2 Kings 18:18, we find the same three officers ment…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Abiathar [was] over the household
Steward of the household:
and Adoniram the son of Abda [was…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 4:1–19
17th Century
Minister
In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …