Other translations
American Standard Version
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to taskwork.
Darby Bible Translation
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy-service.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And Ahisar governor of the house: and Adoniram the son of Abda over the tribute.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the levy.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.
God's Word
[Ahishar] was in charge of the palace. [Adoniram], son of Abda, was in charge of forced labor.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahishar, in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labor.
International Standard Version
Ahishar supervised palace matters, and Abda's son Adoniram supervised conscripted labor.
NET Bible
Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.
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--palace administrator; Adoniram son of Abda--in charge of forced labor.
New Living Translation
Ahishar was manager of the palace property. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.
The World English Bible
and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.