1 Kings 4:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

These were the officials who served under him: Azariah, the son of Zadok the priest,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse begins listing the key government officials who served in King Solomon's administration.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, 1 Kings 4 describes the organization of King Solomon's administration during his prosperous reign over a united Israel, around 970-931 BC, following the establishment of peace after David's rule. Azariah, as the son of Zadok the priest who had served under David, is listed among the key officials, highlighting the integration of religious and civil leadership in Solomon's court. This reflects the stability and wisdom that characterized Solomon's kingdom, emphasizing the role of trusted individuals from established lineages in governance.

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And Azariah, whose father was Hilkiah, whose grandfather was Meshullam, whose great-grandfather was Zadok, whose great-great-grandfather was Meraioth, whose great-great-great-grandfather was Ahitub, he was the ruler of God's house.

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And Azariah, Ezra, and Meshullam,

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