1 Kings 4:6 meaning and explanation
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
1 Kings 4:6, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse sits within the list of Solomon's chief officials, describing how his court was organized during a time of peace and prosperity. Ahishar oversaw the palace, meaning the royal household and its administration, while Adoniram supervised the forced labor, the corvée crews that states in the ancient Near East conscripted for building and public works.
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