1 Kings 4:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ahishar was in charge of the royal household, and Adoniram, the son of Abda, was in charge of collecting taxes and managing forced labor.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists two key officials in King Solomon's government - one who managed the palace and another who collected taxes and supervised public work projects.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, 1 Kings 4 describes the prosperous and well-organized kingdom of King Solomon following his ascension after David. This verse lists key officials in his administration, such as Ahishar who managed the royal household and Adoniram who oversaw the tribute or forced labor system. This reflects the efficient bureaucratic structure that helped maintain stability and wealth in ancient Israel during Solomon's reign.

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