1 Samuel 8:12

Holman Christian Standard Bible

He can appoint them for his use as commanders of thousands or commanders of fifties, to plow his ground or reap his harvest, or to make his weapons of war or the equipment for his chariots.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:7

Solomon had 12 deputies for all Israel. They provided food for the king and his household; each one made provision for one month out of the year.

Numbers 31:14

But Moses became furious with the officers, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, who were returning from the military campaign.

1 Samuel 22:7

Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin: Is Jesse’s son going to give all of you fields and vineyards? Do you think he’ll make all of you commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds?

1 Samuel 8:13

He can take your daughters to become perfumers, cooks, and bakers.