1 Kings 4:7

New English Translation

Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father made us work too hard. Now if you lighten the demands he made and don’t make us work as hard, we will serve you.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was supervisor of the palace. Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of the work crews.

1 Kings 4:8

These were their names: Ben-Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim.

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said, “The Lord is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”