1 Kings 4:4-5 Elijah Challenges Prophets of Baal

4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander in chief;
Zadok and Abiathar—priests;

5 Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the district officers;
Zabud son of Nathan—a priest and personal adviser to the king;

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Meaning of 1 Kings 4:4-5

1 Kings 4:4 highlights the organized and well-structured governance under King Solomon's reign. Benaiah son of Jehoiada is depicted as a valiant leader over the army, and Zadok and Abiathar serve as priests, showcasing Solomon's wisdom in appointing capable leaders. This organization symbolizes divine order and balance in leadership, ensuring that God's will is manifested through divinely chosen individuals in their respective roles.

Cross References for 1 Kings 4:4-5

2 Samuel 8:18 - Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were royal adv... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:18 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 8:18

Mark 2:26 - In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated br... Click to read the verse Mark 2:26 Click to read the verse Mark 2:26

1 Kings 2:26-27 - To Abiathar the priest the king said, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. You deserve to die, ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:26-27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:26-27

1 Kings 2:35 - The king put Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army in Joab’s position and replaced Abiathar wit... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:35 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:35

2 Samuel 20:25 - Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:25 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:25

1 Chronicles 6:53 - Zadok his son and Ahimaaz his son. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:53 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:53