1 Kings 4:4

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:

Cross-reference

1 Kings 2:26 shows Solomon removing Abiathar from the priesthood, contrasting with his inclusion as priest in this list.

1 Kings 2:27 states Solomon removed Abiathar from priesthood, contrasting with his listing here as priest, highlighting a textual tension.

1 Kings 2:35 Historical context

1 Kings 2:35 records the appointments of Benaiah over the army and Zadok as priest, exactly the roles listed here for Solomon's court.

2 Samuel 20:25 Historical context

2 Samuel 20:25 lists Zadok and Abiathar as priests under David, the same pair serving under Solomon here, showing continuity.

1 Chronicles 27:5 shows Benaiah son of Jehoiada as a monthly commander, paralleling his role as army chief in 1 Kings 4:4.