1 Kings 4:5 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
and Azariah son of Nathan [is] over the officers; and Zabud son of Nathan [is] minister, friend of the king;
English ASV
and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; and Zabud the son of Nathan was chief minister, and the kings friend;
English Amplified
Azariah son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and the king's friend and private advisor;
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
Azariah son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and the king's friend and private advisor;
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the superintendents; and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, the king's friend;
English EASY 2024
Nathan's son Azariah had authority over the 12 officers for each region. Nathan's son Zabud was a priest who gave the king advice.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and an advisor to King Solomon;
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king's friend;
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan
English God's Word - GW 1995
Azariah, son of Nathan, was in charge of the district governors. Zabud, son of Nathan, was the king's adviser.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the deputies; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;
English KJV 1611
And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:
English LSB
and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king’s friend;
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers, and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer and the king’s friend.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
and Azariah the son of Nathan was over the deputies; and Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest, was the king's friend;
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Azariah, son of Nathan, chief of the commissaries; Zabud, son of Nathan, companion to the king;
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Azariah was in charge of the local officials. He was the son of Nathan. Zabud was a priest. He was the king's personal adviser. He was the son of Nathan.
English NIV
Azariah son of Nathan-in charge of the district officers; Zabud son of Nathan-a priest and personal adviser to the king;
English NKJ 1982
Azariah the son of Nathan, over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan, a priest and the king’s friend;
English NLT
Azariah son of Nathan presided over the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, was a trusted adviser to the king.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Azariah son of Nathan was over the officials; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and king's friend;
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king's friend;
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Azariah (son of Nathan) was secretary of state; Zabud (son of Nathan) was the king's personal priest and special friend;
English Tyndale 1537
And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the general receivers. And Zabud the son of Nathan was a waiter and the king's companion. And Ahisar the steward of household: