Yhdistynyt kuningaskuntaChief stewardOfficialActive c. 970–930 BC
Ahijah was a high-ranking official at King Solomon's court who held the position of palace administrator – the one responsible for the king's household. He is mentioned in the list of Solomon's chief officials in 1 Kings 4, where he is listed with the title "the one over the house". This position entailed responsibility for the daily operations of the royal palace, including management of supplies, servant staff, and ceremonial functions. Ahijah's role illustrates the sophisticated administrative apparatus that characterized Solomon's reign and which helped consolidate the united kingdom of Israel as a regional power.
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Ahishar listed as chief steward
In the list of Solomon's leading officials, Ahishar is mentioned as the one who had oversight over the king's household – one of the most central administrative positions in the kingdom.
Ahishar was part of an extensive and well-organized official apparatus under Solomon, with specialized roles to ensure effective governance of the united kingdom of Israel.
7Solomon had twelve district governors over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and his household. Each one was responsible for one month of the year.