1 Kings 4:7

New International Version

Solomon had twelve district governors over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and the royal household. Each one had to provide supplies for one month in the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father put a heavy yoke on us, but now lighten the harsh labor and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”

1 Kings 4:5

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

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar—palace administrator; Adoniram son of Abda—in charge of forced labor.

1 Kings 4:8

These are their names: Ben-Hur—in the hill country of Ephraim;

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was greatly pleased and said, “Praise be to the Lord today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”