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Zabud, son of Nathan, served as a priest and was a close friend of King Solomon.
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Zabud was the son of Nathan, who was likely the prophet and advisor to King David. Zabud held a significant position in the court of King Solomon, serving both as a priest and as the king's friend. His dual role as a religious leader and a trusted companion to the king highlights the close relationship between the monarchy and the priesthood in ancient Israel. Zabud's presence in the king's inner circle suggests he provided spiritual guidance and counsel to Solomon throughout his reign.
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Gift, the son of Nathan, who was “king’s friend” in the court of Solomon (1 Kings 4:5).
(given), son of Nathan, (1 Kings 4:5) is described as a priest (Authorized Version “principal officer”), and as holding at the court of Solomon the confidential post of “king’s friend,” which had been occupied by Hushai the Archite during the reign of David. (2 Samuel 15:37; 16:16; 1 Chronicles 27:33) (B.C. 1012.)
ZA'BUD (given), "the friend" of Solomon. 1 Kgs 4:5.
ZA'BUD (given), "the friend" of Solomon. 1 Kgs 4:5.
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Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;
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