Shlomo had twelve officers over all Yisra'el, who provided food for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year.
Your father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make you the grievous service of your father, and his heavy yoke which he put on us, lighter, and we will serve you.
It happened, when Chiram heard the words of Shlomo, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.