1 Kings 9:22

New English Translation

Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, attendants, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:7

Look! It is Solomon’s portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel’s mightiest warriors.

Jeremiah 34:14

“Every seven years each of you must free any fellow Hebrews who have sold themselves to you. After they have served you for six years, you shall set them free.” But your ancestors did not obey me or pay any attention to me.

Leviticus 25:39

“‘If your brother becomes impoverished with regard to you so that he sells himself to you, you must not subject him to slave service.