1 Kings 4:7

Revised Standard Version

Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each man 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 upon us, and we will serve you.”

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king's friend;

1 Kings 4:6

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram the 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 this day, who has given to David a wise son to be over this great people.”