1 Kings 4:7 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Twelve district governors each supplied the royal court for one month of the year.
What Does 1 Kings 4:7 Mean?
Solomon organized the land under twelve officers, each responsible for provisioning the king and his household for one month annually. Twelve districts and twelve months made a rotating system that spread the burden across the whole nation and kept the court continually supplied.
There is a rhythm of shared responsibility here, each in his appointed season. The number twelve echoes the tribes of Israel, the gathered people of God. A kingdom sustained month by month, hand by hand, pictures a community in which all have a part and none carries everything alone. Such ordered care for the common good reflects the wisdom God grants for living well together.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Kings 4:7
What does 1 Kings 4:7 mean?
Twelve district governors each supplied the royal court for one month of the year.