And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 4 of 1 Kings. Solomon’s kingdom is organized through officials, governors, and those responsible for provisions. Administration extends across different regions and sustains the needs of the court. The passage shows that Solomon’s wisdom has a practical dimension: it is not limited to religious or legal knowledge but is translated into an administrative structure capable of sustaining a prosperous and centralized kingdom.
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Asarja, der Sohn Nathans, war über die Amtleute. Sabud, der Sohn Nathans, war Priester, des Königs Freund.
Azaría hijo de Nathán era sobre los gobernadores; Zabud hijo de Nathán era principal oficial, amigo del rey;
Azarías, hijo de Natán, estaba al frente de los gobernadores; Zabud, hijo de Natán, era sacerdote y amigo del rey;
Azaria, fils de Nathan, était chef des intendants; Zabud, fils de Nathan, était ministre d'état, favori du roi;
ed Azaria, figliuolo di Natan, era sopra i commissari; e Zabud, figliuolo di Natan, era principale Ufficiale, famigliare del re;
E Azarias, filho de Natã, sobre os provedores; e Zabude, filho de Natã, oficial-mor, amigo do rei;
拿單 的兒子 亞撒利雅 作宰相, 拿單 的兒子 撒布得 作祭司和王的顧問,
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