1 Kings 4:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Solomon had twelve officials over all Israel who provided food for the king and his household; each one had to make provision for one month in the year.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father made our yoke heavy. Now, therefore, lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke that he placed on us, and we will serve you.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was over the officials; Zabud son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

1 Kings 4:8

These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the Lord today, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people.”