1 Kings 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:5 — KJV
“And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:”
— 1 Kings 4:5 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:5 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 4:5
“And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. possession: or, cattle and of...: or, and his sons officers: or, eunuchs”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:5: son, over, officers
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:5: son, over, officers
“And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:5: over, officers, officer
“In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son of Jeroboam reign over Israel in Samaria six months.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:5: azariah, son, over
“In the nine and thirtieth year of Azariah king of Judah began Menahem the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, and reigned ten years in Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:5: azariah, son, over
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