1 Kings 4:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Solomon had twelve district governors for all Israel. They provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month out of the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar, in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda, in charge of forced labour.

1 Kings 4:8

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

1 Kings 12:4

‘Your father made our yoke harsh.  You, therefore, lighten your father’s harsh service and the heavy yoke he put on us,  and we will serve you.’

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s words, he rejoiced greatly and said, ‘Blessed be the Lord today!  He has given David a wise son to be over this great people! ’