Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
Azariah - was over the officers - He had the superintendence of the twelve officers mentioned below; see I Kings 4:7.
Zabud - was principal officer - Perhaps what we call premier, or prime minister.
The king ' s friend - His chief favourite - his confidant.
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