1 Kings 4:7

The English Standar 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 on 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

As soon as 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."