1 Kings 5:13

New English Translation

King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:6

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

1 Kings 9:15

Here are the details concerning the work crews King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, his palace, the terrace, the wall of Jerusalem, and the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

2 Chronicles 10:4

“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.”

2 Chronicles 8:8

Their descendants remained in the land (the Israelites were unable to wipe them out). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews and they continue in that role to this very day.