Hebrew-English Text
I. Summary
Solomon’s cabinet members are enumerated.
II. Photo
Israel enjoys a time of prosperity: “Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sands of the sea; they ate and drank and were content.”
III. Important Verses
1: King Solomon was now king over all Israel.
7: Solomon had twelve prefects governing all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household; each had to provide food for one month in the year.
20: Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sands of the sea; they ate and drank and were content.
IV. Outline
1. Introductory statement
2-6. Solomon’s cabinet
7-19. Solomon’s twelve prefects
20. Halcyon days in Judah and Israel
V. Comment
No comment today. Stay tuned.
VI. Works Used
(see “Commentaries” page)
Collins, John J. “Introduction to the Hebrew Bible,” (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2004).
De Vries, Simon John. “1 Kings” Word Biblical Commentary vol. 12 (Waco, Texas: Wordbooks, 1985).
Longe, Burke O. “1 Kings with an Introduction to Historical Literature” Forms of Old Testament Literature vol. 9 (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1984).
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