1 Kings 4:5

And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:

Cross-reference

1 Kings 4:7 Historical context

1 Kings 4:7 describes the twelve governors; Azariah son of Nathan is their overseer from verse 5.

2 Samuel 16:16 also mentions a 'king's friend' (Hushai), showing this official court title existed under David as well as Solomon.

1 Chronicles 27:33 explicitly names Hushai the Archite as 'the king's friend', confirming this role in David's administration.