1 Kings 4:5
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:”1 Kings 4:5
What Does 1 Kings 4:5 Mean?
1 Kings 4:5 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 4:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 15:37“So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.”2 Samuel 16:16“And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.”1 Chronicles 27:33“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”2 Samuel 7:2“That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.”2 Samuel 8:18“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.”2 Samuel 12:1“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”2 Samuel 12:25“And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.”2 Samuel 19:37“Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee.”2 Samuel 20:26“And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler about David.”1 Kings 1:10“But Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah, and the mighty men, and Solomon his brother, he called not.”1 Kings 4:7“And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.”Proverbs 22:11“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.”John 13:23“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”John 15:14“Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.”James 2:23“And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.”
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