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Zabud, son of Nathan, served as a priest and was a close friend of King Solomon.
Zabud, son of Nathan the priest, held the position of 'king's friend' — a recognized court office — in the administration of King Solomon (1 Kings 4:5). The title 'friend of the king' (רֵעַ הַמֶּלֶךְ) may indicate a personal advisor or intimate counselor with privileged access to the monarch. He is listed alongside Azariah son of Nathan, who oversaw the district governors, suggesting Nathan's sons held significant positions in Solomon's court.