2 Chronicles 8:8-10

Common English Bible

⁸ that is, the descendants of such people who were still in the land because the Israelites weren’t able to destroy them—Solomon forced into the labor gangs that are still in existence today. ⁹ However, Solomon didn’t force the Israelites to work as slaves; instead, they became warriors, chief officers, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. ¹⁰ And Solomon had two hundred fifty chief officers^[a] who were in charge of the people.