41 And king Solomon is king over all Israel, 2 and these 'are' the heads whom he hath: Azariah son of Zadok 'is' the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahiah sons of Shisha 'are' scribes; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud 'is' remembrancer; 4 and Benaiah son of Jehoiada 'is' over the host; and Zadok and Abiathar 'are' priests; 5 and Azariah son of Nathan 'is' over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan 'is' minister, friend of the king; 6 And Ahishar 'is' over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda 'is' over the tribute.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-6
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.