1 Kings 9:23

These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 9:23

BSB
They were also the chief officers over Solomon's projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.
AKJV
These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bore rule over the people that worked in the work.
CPDV
Now there were five hundred fifty leaders in the first place over all the works of Solomon, and they had people subject to them, and these were given orders for the appointed works.
ERV
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
NHEB
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
SMT
These the chiefs being stationed which were over the work to Solomon, fifty and five hundred going down among the people working in the work.

Commentary for 1 Kings 9:23

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Overview of 1 Kings 9:23
Summary
Five hundred fifty supervisors oversaw Solomon's massive workforce
Place
Israel
Event
Organizing work supervisors
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
History