1Ki 9:20-23 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 9:20-23: 9:20-23 Solomon’s conscripted slaves were made up of early Canaanite settlers; 550 chief supervisors, of whom 250 were Israelites, superintended the forced laborers (2 Chr 8:9-10 ; see 1 Kgs 5:15-16 with 2 Chr 2:17-18 ).

a9:20-23►

b2 Chr 8:9-10►

c1 Kgs 5:15-16►

d2 Chr 2:17-18►

‏ 1 Kings 9:20-23

Summary for 1Kgs 9:20-23: 9:20-23 ^a Solomon’s conscripted slaves were made up of early Canaanite settlers; 550 chief supervisors, of whom 250 were Israelites, superintended the forced laborers (2 Chr 8:9-10 ^b; see 1 Kgs 5:15-16 ^c with 2 Chr 2:17-18 ^d).
9:21 ^e completely destroyed: See thematic note for Complete Destruction at end of chapter.