1 Kings 4:2

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;”

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BSBPD

“and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And these were the princes whom he had: Azariah the son of Zadok, the priest;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and these <FI>are<Fi> the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok <FI>is<Fi> the priest;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 4:2 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 18:21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
  2. 2 Samuel 8:15Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
  3. 2 Samuel 20:23Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;
  4. 1 Chronicles 6:8Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,
  5. 1 Chronicles 27:17over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;
  6. 1 Corinthians 12:28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

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