1 Kings 4:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Israel was divided into twelve districts. Solomon chose governors to rule over each district. These governors were ordered to gather food from their districts and give it to the king and his family. Each of the twelve governors was responsible for giving food to the king one month each year.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and an advisor to King Solomon;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was responsible for everything in the king’s palace; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the slaves.

1 Kings 4:8

These are the names of the twelve governors: Ben Hur was governor of the hill country of Ephraim.

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father forced us to work very hard. Now, make it easier for us. Stop the heavy work that your father forced us to do and we will serve you.”

1 Kings 5:7

Hiram was very happy when he heard what Solomon asked. He said, “I praise the Lord today for giving David a wise son to rule this great nation!”