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Atomic Bible
1 Kings 4:6
Ahishar was in charge of the palace;
from Solomon’s Princes, 1 Kings 4:1-6
What it says

Ahishar is placed over the palace. The court itself is shown as a household requiring careful oversight.

What it is doing

This verse completes the opening list by naming palace administration.

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;