And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
1 Kings 4:6 belongs to the account of the reign of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-11, falling within the account of Solomon's reign over the undivided kingdom. It names two of his administrative officers, Ahishar over the household and Adoniram the son of Abda over the tribute, with Abda identified as the father of Adoniram. Abda is an Aramaic name meaning servant.
The verse shows Solomon as great as well as wise, placing high officers up and down the country for administration. The reign described is a time of great earthly prosperity, when Israel was numerous and contented. Solomon's kingdom reached exceptional wealth and power, and his fame spread into neighboring lands.
1 Kings 4:6 belongs to the account of the reign of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-11, falling within the account of Solomon's reign over the undivided kingdom. It names two of his administrative officers, Ahishar over the household and Adoniram the son of Abda over the tribute, with Abda identified as the father of Adoniram. Abda is an Aramaic name meaning servant.
The verse shows Solomon as great as well as wise, placing high officers up and down the country for administration. The reign described is a time of great earthly prosperity, when Israel was numerous and contented. Solomon's kingdom reached exceptional wealth and power, and his fame spread into neighboring lands.