1 Kings 5:16

Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 5:16

BSB
not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.
AKJV
Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that worked in the work.
CPDV
aside from the commanders who were over each work, in number three thousand and three hundred, who gave orders to the people and to those who were doing the work.
ERV
besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
NHEB
besides Solomon's chief officers who were over the work, three thousand and six hundred, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
SMT
Besides from the chiefs set to Solomon which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred ruling over the people doing in the work.

Commentary for 1 Kings 5:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 5:16
Summary
Supervisory hierarchy established for workers
Place
Israel
Event
Appointed overseers manage workforce
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Narrative