1 Kings 4:7

And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 4:7

BSB
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,
AKJV
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
CPDV
And Solomon had twelve commanders over all of Israel, who offered yearly provisions for the king and his house. For each was ministering the necessities, by each month of the year.
ERV
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year:
NHEB
Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year.
SMT
And to Solomon, twelve, set over all Israel, and they furnished the king and his house: a month in the year will be for one to furnish.

Commentary for 1 Kings 4:7

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Overview of 1 Kings 4:7
Summary
Twelve regional officers provide supplies throughout the kingdom
Place
Israel
Event
Administrative system described
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
History