1 Kings 5:13 net — King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.

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"King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all."

— 1 Kings 5:13, NET Bible

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1 Kings 5 — Context

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So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,

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and Solomon supplied Hiram annually with 20,000 cors of wheat as provision for his royal court, as well as 120,000 gallons of pure olive oil.

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So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he had promised him. And Hiram and Solomon were at peace and made a treaty.

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King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.

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He sent them to Lebanon in shifts of 10,000 men per month. They worked in Lebanon for one month, and then spent two months at home. Adoniram was supervisor of the work crews.

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Solomon also had 70,000 common laborers and 80,000 stonecutters in the hills,

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besides 3,300 officials who supervised the workers.

1 Kings 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 5:13 say?
1 Kings 5:13 in the NET Bible reads: “King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.”
Where is 1 Kings 5:13 in the Bible?
1 Kings 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 5, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 5:13.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 5:13 in?
1 Kings 5:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 5:13?
1 Kings 5:13 reads (NET): “King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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