1 Kings 4:2
and these were his chief officials:
What it says
The text introduces Solomon's chief officials. It turns from the king himself to the men who serve the work of his rule.
What it is doing
This verse opens the list of officers under Solomon's authority.
In context
1So King Solomon ruled over Israel, 2and these were his chief officials: 3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; 4Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; 5Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; 6Ahishar was in charge of the palace;