1Ki 4:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7–19 : Solomon appointed twelve officers to collect food and supplies for the royal household and stables (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Kings 4:27–28 ). Each officer was responsible for a different part of the country. This system made sure the king’s house was always well supplied, encouraged good management, and helped all parts of Israel benefit from the king’s rule. Some of these officers even married Solomon’s daughters, showing that he trusted them. Dividing the work among many people prevented anyone from becoming too powerful or overburdened. It also helped Solomon keep good relationships with every region of his kingdom.

‏ 1 Kings 4:7

v. 7–19: Solomon appointed twelve officers to collect food and supplies for the royal household and stables (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Kings 4:27–28 ^a). Each officer was responsible for a different part of the country. This system made sure the king’s house was always well supplied, encouraged good management, and helped all parts of Israel benefit from the king’s rule. Some of these officers even married Solomon’s daughters, showing that he trusted them. Dividing the work among many people prevented anyone from becoming too powerful or overburdened. It also helped Solomon keep good relationships with every region of his kingdom.