1 Kings 4:7

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who secured provisions for the king and his household; each man had to provide for a month in a year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

Your father made our yoke heavy; now therefore lighten the hard service and the heavy yoke your father put upon us, and we will serve you.

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and the king's friend and private advisor;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

1 Kings 4:8

These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, Who has given David a wise son to be over this great people.