The Appointments

XVII
The Appointments

JERUSALEM REJOICED because Solomon had made his son king and appointed him monarch over Ethiopia, however, they were sad that he'd commanded they should send their first-born sons to the faraway land.
He told David II that he should direct his kingdom like his namesake, his grandfather.
The men appointed by Solomon and their offices were:
* High Priest: Azariah, the son of Zadok, the priest.
* Archdeacon: Elyas, the son of Arni, whose father was the Archdeacon to Nathan the Prophet.
* Leader of the Peoples: Adram, the son of Arderones.
* Scribe of the Oxen: Fankera, son of Soba.
* Leader of the Youth: Akonhel, the son of Tofel.
* The Recorder: Samneyas, the son of Akitalam.
* Chief of the Troops: Fikaros, the son of Neya.
* Commander of the Recruits: Lewandos, the son of Akire.
* Commander of the Sea: Fakuten, the son of Adray.
* Chief of the House: Matan, the son of Benyas.
* Servant of Decorations: Adaraz, the son of Kirem.
* Chief of the Horse Soldiers: Dalakem, the son of Matrem
* Chief of the Foot Soldiers: Adaryos, the son of Nedros.
* Bearer of the Glory: Awsteran, son of Yohad.
* Messenger of the Palace: Astarayon, the son of Asa.
* Commander of the Host: Imi, the son of Matatyas.
* Assessor of Taxes and Tithes: Abis, the son of Karyos.
* Judge of the Assembly: Lik Wendeyos, the son of Nelenteyos.
* Administrator of the Royal Workmen: Karmi, the son of Hadneyes.
* Administrator (of the king's house): Seranyas, son of Akazel.

In addition to the 21 administrators, Solomon gave his eldest son horses, chariots, riding camels and mules and wagons for carrying loads of gold and silver and apparel as well as bysses, the precious linen fabric. Included in the gifts to be taken to Ethiopia were purple and gems, pearls and precious stones.
There was a mixture of joy and sadness.
Among the relatives, they secretly cursed Solomon because he had ordered their sons to accompany David II to Ethiopia, however, to his face they said, " Because of this you have done well. Your wisdom is so good that the kingdom of Israel, by the will of of God and by your wisdom, extends to the country of Ethiopia. And God will gather together the other kingdoms of the world into your hand, for you have a right mind towards God."
Solomon was aware of their double-minded words.