1 Kings 4:7

Good News Translation

Solomon appointed twelve men as district governors in Israel. They were to provide food from their districts for the king and his household, each man being responsible for one month out of the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father Solomon treated us harshly and placed heavy burdens on us. If you make these burdens lighter and make life easier for us, we will be your loyal subjects.”

1 Kings 4:5

Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan

1 Kings 4:6

In charge of the palace servants: Ahishar In charge of the forced labor: Adoniram son of Abda

1 Kings 4:8

The following are the names of these twelve officers and the districts they were in charge of: Benhur: the hill country of Ephraim

1 Kings 5:7

Hiram was extremely pleased when he received Solomon's message, and he said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as king of that great nation!”