1 Kings 4:4 cpdv — Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;"

— 1 Kings 4:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 4 — Context

1

Now king Solomon was reigning over all of Israel.

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And these were the leaders that he had: Azariah, the son of Zadok, the priest;

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Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, the scribes; Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, the keeper of records;

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Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;

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Azariah, the son of Nathan, over those who were assisting the king; Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the friend of the king;

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and Ahishar, first ruler of the house; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.

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And Solomon had twelve commanders over all of Israel, who offered yearly provisions for the king and his house. For each was ministering the necessities, by each month of the year.

1 Kings 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 4:4 say?
1 Kings 4:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;”
Where is 1 Kings 4:4 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:4.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:4 in?
1 Kings 4:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:4?
1 Kings 4:4 reads (CPDV): “Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, over the army; and Zadok, and Abiathar, priests;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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