1Ki 5:13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 5:13-18: 5:13-18 This passage describes Solomon’s work force and the division of labor . Forced labor was a common practice in the ancient Near East (see study note on 4:6). 5:13 Aliens with permanent residency in Israel comprised the bulk of Solomon’s labor force . Native Israelites were apparently temporary supervisors for Solomon’s building projects (9:22-23 ; 11:28 ).

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‏ 1 Kings 5:13

Summary for 1Kgs 5:13-18: 5:13-18 ^a This passage describes Solomon’s work force and the division of labor. Forced labor was a common practice in the ancient Near East (see study note on 4:6). 5:13 ^b Aliens with permanent residency in Israel comprised the bulk of Solomon’s labor force. Native Israelites were apparently temporary supervisors for Solomon’s building projects (9:22-23 ^c; 11:28 ^d).