OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 4:6

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Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.

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Verse 6. House. Septuagint “Eliak was also director of the house,” οικονομος. Bible.—It is impossible to mark, with precision, the extent of these offices.—Tribute, or levy of workmen, as it is expressed. Calmet. 5:14.

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