1 Samuel 8:12

God's Word

He will appoint them to be his officers over 1,000 or over 50 soldiers, to plow his ground and harvest his crops, and to make weapons and equipment for his chariots.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon appointed 12 district governors in Israel. They were to provide food for the king and his palace. Each one had to supply food for one month every year.

Numbers 31:14

Moses was angry with the officers of the army, the commanders of the companies and battalions, who were returning from battle.

1 Samuel 22:7

He said to his officials, “Listen here, men of Benjamin! Will Jesse’s son give every one of you fields and vineyards? Will he make you all officers over a regiment or a battalion of soldiers?

1 Samuel 8:13

He will take your daughters and have them make perfumes, cook, and bake.