And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
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Interpretation
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.
Glossary
- Abda Person
- Servant. (1. ) The father of Adoniram, whom Solomon set over the tribute ( 1 Kings 4:6 ); i. e., the forced labour (R. V., “levy”). (2. ) A Levite of the family of Jeduthun ( Neh. 11:17 ), also called Obadiah ( 1 Chr. 9:16 ).
- Adoniram Person
- (Adoram, 1 Kings 12:18 ), the son of Abda, was “over the tribute,” i. e., the levy or forced labour. He was stoned to death by the people of Israel ( 1 Kings 4:6 ; 5:14 ).
- Ahishar Person
- Brother of song = singer, the officer who was “over the household” of Solomon ( 1 Kings 4:6 ).