4:6a Ahishar was in charge of the palace;

Ahishar was the palace manager.
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Ahishar was in charge of the king’s household/property.

4:6b and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

Adoniram, Abda’s son, managed those who were forced to work ⌊for the king⌋.
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Abda’s son Adoniram managed the unpaid workmen/laborers.

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