1 Kings 4:4 net — Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army.Zadok and Abiathar were priests.

NET Bible

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

— 1 Kings 4:4, NET Bible

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1 Kings 4 — Context

1

Solomon’s Royal Court and Administrators King Solomon ruled over all Israel.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

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

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Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

1 Kings 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 4:4 say?
1 Kings 4:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army.Zadok and Abiathar were 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 (NET): “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army.Zadok and Abiathar were 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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