1 Kings 4:7

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Solomon had twelve commanders over all of Israel, who offered yearly provisions for the king and his house. For each was ministering the necessities, by each month of the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

"Your father imposed a very harsh yoke upon us. And so, you should now take away a little from the very harsh rule of your father and from his very grievous yoke, which he imposed upon us, and we will serve you."

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah, the son of Nathan, over those who were assisting the king; Zabud, the son of Nathan, the priest, the friend of the king;

1 Kings 4:6

and Ahishar, first ruler of the house; and Adoniram, the son of Abda, over the tribute.

1 Kings 4:8

And these are their names: Benhur, on mount Ephraim;

1 Kings 5:7

Therefore, when Hiram had heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and he said, "Blessed be the Lord God this day, who gave to David a very wise son over this numerous people!"