The king said, “One says, ‘My son is alive; your son is dead,’ while the other says, ‘No, your son is dead; my son is alive.’”

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of Issachar.

Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.

Ahinadab son of Iddo was in charge of Mahanaim.

At that time Jeroboam’s son Abijah became sick.

The other woman said, “No! My son is alive; your son is dead!” But the first woman replied, “No, your son is dead; my son is alive.” Each presented her case before the king.

Ahab passed away. His son Ahaziah replaced him as king.

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, wrote down what happened. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was in charge of the records.

Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

Baana son of Hushai was in charge of Asher and Aloth.

You must anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to take your place as prophet.

These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

I will make your dynasty like those of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah because you angered me and made Israel sin.’

He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

When David was close to death, he told Solomon his son:

King Solomon then sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he killed Adonijah.

Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.

He told his sons, “Saddle my donkey,” and they did so.

Jehu son of Hanani received from the Lord this message predicting Baasha’s downfall: