6 Ahishar-palace administrator; Adoniram son of Abda-in charge of forced labor.
6 Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
6 Ahishar - manager of the palace; Adoniram son of Abda - manager of the slave labor.
6 Ahishar, over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the labor force.
6 Ahishar was manager of the palace property. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of forced labor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:6
Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-19
(Read 1 Kings 4:1-19)
In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.