1 Kings 4:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Solomon chose twelve regional officers, who took turns bringing food for him and his household. Each officer provided food from his region for one month of the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father Solomon forced us to work very hard. But if you make our work easier, we will serve you and do whatever you ask.”

1 Kings 4:8

These were the twelve officers: The son of Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim.

1 Kings 5:7

Hiram was so happy when he heard Solomon's request that he said, “I am grateful that the Lord gave David such a wise son to be king of that great nation!”