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
This passage describes Solomon's royal administration during Israel's golden age (around 970-930 BC). Solomon organized his kingdom with various officials and ministers to help govern the unified nation of Israel. Zadok was the high priest who had been loyal to David and helped Solomon secure the throne, so appointing his son Azariah showed continuity in religious leadership.
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