Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 Kings 4:5
Verse 5. Azariah-was over the officers] He had the superintendence of the twelve officers mentioned below; see 1 Kings iv. 7. Zabud-was principal officer] Perhaps what we call premier, or prime minister.
The king's friend] His chief favourite-his confidant.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 5. And Azariah the son of Nathan [was] over the officers , etc.] The twelve officers who provided food for Solomon’s household after mentioned: and Zabud the son of Nathan ; another of the sons of Nathan the prophet: for he being a principal instrument of settling Solomon on the throne, had interest enough to promote his sons to the chief places of honour and trust: and this here [was] principal officer, [and] the king’s friend ; a chief minister about him, very intimate with him, that kept him company, privately conversed with him, was in his secrets, and admitted to great privacy and nearness to him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 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. plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.
Original Hebrew
ועזריהו 5838 בן 1121 נתן 5416 על 5921 הנצבים 5324 וזבוד 2071 בן 1121 נתן 5416 כהן 3548 רעה 7463 המלך׃ 4428
