1 Kings 4:7

New Living Translation

Solomon also had twelve district governors who were over all Israel. They were responsible for providing food for the king’s household. Each of them arranged provisions for one month of the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father was a hard master,” they said. “Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that your father imposed on us. Then we will be your loyal subjects.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan, a priest, was a trusted adviser to the king.

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was manager of the palace property. Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of forced labor.

1 Kings 4:8

These are the names of the twelve governors: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim.

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he was very pleased and said, “Praise the Lord today for giving David a wise son to be king of the great nation of Israel.”