1 Kings 4:7

New Century Version

Solomon placed twelve governors over the districts of Israel, who gathered food from their districts for the king and his family. Each governor was responsible for bringing food to the king one month of each year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father forced us to work very hard. Now, make it easier for us, and don’t make us work as hard as he did. Then we will serve you.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was responsible for everything in the palace; Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the labor force.

1 Kings 4:8

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

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard what Solomon asked, he was very happy. He said, “Praise the Lord today! He has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation!”