1 Kings 4:5
Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors;
What it says
Azariah son of Nathan is set over the governors. The line links central authority with the wider network of regional administration.
What it is doing
This verse connects the royal court to the officials spread across the land.
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;