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1 Kings 4:6-8
New English Translation
1 Kings 4:6-8
New English Translation
6 Ahishar was supervisor of the palace.[a]
Adoniram son of Abda was supervisor of[b] the work crews.[c]
7 Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year. 8 These were their names:
Ben Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim.
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- 1 Kings 4:6 tn Heb “over the house.”
- 1 Kings 4:6 tn Heb “was over.”
- 1 Kings 4:6 sn The work crews. This Hebrew word (מַס, mas) refers to a group of laborers conscripted for royal or public service.
1 Kings 4:6-8
New International Version
1 Kings 4:6-8
New International Version
7 Solomon had twelve district governors(D) over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and the royal household. Each one had to provide supplies for one month in the year. 8 These are their names:
Ben-Hur—in the hill country(E) of Ephraim;
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