1 Kings 2:6

2:6 Do to him what you think is appropriate, 1  but don’t let him live long and die a peaceful death. 2 

1 Kings 4:1-2

Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators

4:1 King Solomon ruled over all Israel. 4:2 These were his officials:

Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.

1 Kings 4:4

4:4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of 3  the army.

Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

1 Kings 4:6

4:6 Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. 4 

Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of 5  the work crews. 6 

1 Kings 4:10

4:10 Ben-Hesed was in charge of Arubboth; he controlled Socoh and all the territory of Hepher.

1 Kings 12:19

12:19 So Israel has been in rebellion against the Davidic dynasty to this very day.

1 tn Heb “according to your wisdom.”

2 tn Heb “and do not bring down his grey hair in peace [to] Sheol.”

3 tn Heb “was over.”

5 tn Heb “over the house.”

6 tn Heb “was over.”

7 sn The work crews. This Hebrew word (מַס, mas) refers to a group of laborers conscripted for royal or public service.