Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 4:6
American Standard Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
Amplified® Bible
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 4:1)
Darby English Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
Good News Bible
In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda
King James Version
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
New American Standard Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda {was} over the men subject to forced labor.
New International Version
Ahishar—in charge of the palace;
Adoniram son of Abda—in charge of forced labor.
New King James Version
Ahishar, over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda, over the labor force.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and Ahishar presided over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda presided over the men subject to forced labor.
Revised Standard Version
Ahi'shar was in charge of the palace; and Adoni'ram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
Young's Literal Translation
And Ahishar `is' over the household, and Adoniram son of Abda `is' over the tribute.
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