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.

[2:6]  ¹ tn Heb “according to your wisdom.”

[2:6]  ² tn Heb “and do not bring down his grey hair in peace [to] Sheol.”

[4:4]  ³ tn Heb “was over.”

[4:6]  ⁵ tn Heb “over the house.”

[4:6]  ⁶ tn Heb “was over.”

[4:6]  ⁷ sn The work crews. This Hebrew word (מַס, mas) refers to a group of laborers conscripted for royal or public service.