“The officials elected by Solomon designate the order of the chosen ones whom Christ affirmed in his grace and appointed as rulers of his people. Indeed, twelve prefects were selected to administer the incomes of this king and his house, because just as many apostles had to be distributed over the entire world and had…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — ON THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS 4:1
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7And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
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5And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:
6And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
— 1 Kings 4:7 —
8And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:
9The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: