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.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And these are their names,.... Or rather the names of their fathers; for of many of them not their own names but their…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The requirement of a portion of their produce from subjects, in addition to money payments, is a common practice of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Twelve officers - The business of these twelve officers was to provide daily, each for a month, those provisions which…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 4:1-19
Here we have,
I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
twelve officers The stations of these men were in different parts of the country, and each for his month had to gather…