1 Kings 5:15

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

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  • 1 Kgs 9:20-22 : 20 Now several non-Israelite peoples were left in the land after the conquest of Joshua, including the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 21 Their descendants remained in the land(the Israelites were unable to wipe them out completely). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews, and they continue in that role to this very day. 22 Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, attendants, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.
  • 2 Chr 2:17-18 : 17 Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all. 18 He designated 70,000 as common laborers, 80,000 as stonecutters in the hills, and 3,600 as supervisors to make sure the people completed the work.
  • 2 Chr 8:7-9 : 7 Now several non-Israelite peoples were left in the land after the conquest of Joshua, including the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. 8 Their descendants remained in the land(the Israelites were unable to wipe them out). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews and they continue in that role to this very day. 9 Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.
  • Ezra 2:58 : 58 All the temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon: 392.
  • Neh 7:57 : 57 The descendants of the servants of Solomon: the descendants of Sotai, the descendants of Sophereth, the descendants of Perida,
  • Neh 7:60 : 60 All the temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon, 392.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 2:1-2
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    1Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple(1:18) Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the LORD, as well as a royal palace for himself.

    2(2:1) Solomon had 70,000 common laborers and 80,000 stonecutters in the hills, in addition to 3,600 supervisors.

  • 2 Chr 2:16-18
    3 verses
    91%

    16we will get all the timber you need from Lebanon and bring it in raft-like bundles by sea to Joppa. You can then haul it on up to Jerusalem.”

    17Solomon took a census of all the male resident foreigners in the land of Israel, after the census his father David had taken. There were 153,600 in all.

    18He designated 70,000 as common laborers, 80,000 as stonecutters in the hills, and 3,600 as supervisors to make sure the people completed the work.

  • 1 Kgs 5:16-18
    3 verses
    84%

    16besides 3,300 officials who supervised the workers.

    17By royal order they supplied large valuable stones in order to build the temple’s foundation with chiseled stone.

    18Solomon’s and Hiram’s construction workers, along with men from Byblos, did the chiseling and prepared the wood and stones for the building of the temple.

  • 1 Kgs 5:13-14
    2 verses
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    13King Solomon conscripted work crews from throughout Israel, 30,000 men in all.

    14He 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.

  • 1 Kgs 9:23
    77%

    23These men were also in charge of Solomon’s work projects; there were a total of 550 men who supervised the workers.

  • 1 Chr 22:15-16
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    15You also have available many workers, including stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and an innumerable array of workers who are skilled

    16in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!”

  • 2 Chr 2:10
    74%

    10Look, I will pay your servants who cut the timber 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 120,000 gallons of wine, and 120,000 gallons of olive oil.”

  • 2 Chr 8:9-10
    2 verses
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    9Solomon did not assign Israelites to these work crews; the Israelites served as his soldiers, officers, charioteers, and commanders of his chariot forces.

    10These men worked for King Solomon as supervisors; there were a total of 250 of them who were in charge of the people.

  • 1 Kgs 4:26
    73%

    26Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.

  • 1 Kgs 9:14-15
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    14Hiram had sent to the king 120 talents of gold.

    15Here are the details concerning the work crews King Solomon conscripted to build the LORD’s temple, his palace, the terrace, the wall of Jerusalem, and the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

  • 1 Kgs 10:26-27
    2 verses
    72%

    26Solomon accumulated chariots and horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem.

    27The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

  • 1 Kgs 5:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6So now order some cedars of Lebanon to be cut for me. My servants will work with your servants. I will pay your servants whatever you say is appropriate, for you know that we have no one among us who knows how to cut down trees like the Sidonians.”

    7When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was very happy. He said,“The LORD is worthy of praise today because he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”

  • 2 Chr 9:25
    72%

    25Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

  • 2 Chr 1:14-15
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    14Solomon’s Wealth Solomon accumulated chariots and horses. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem.

    15The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

  • Neh 7:60
    70%

    60All the temple servants and the descendants of the servants of Solomon, 392.

  • 1 Kgs 4:22-23
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    22Each day Solomon’s royal court consumed thirty cors of finely milled flour, sixty cors of cereal,

    23ten calves fattened in the stall, twenty calves from the pasture, and a hundred sheep, not to mention rams, gazelles, deer, and well-fed birds.

  • 1 Kgs 4:7
    70%

    7Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

  • 1 Kgs 8:5
    70%

    5Now King Solomon and all the Israelites who had assembled with him went on ahead of the ark and sacrificed more sheep and cattle than could be counted or numbered.

  • Song 3:7
    70%

    7Look! It is Solomon’s portable couch! It is surrounded by sixty warriors, some of Israel’s mightiest warriors.

  • 2 Chr 7:5
    70%

    5King Solomon sacrificed 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep. Then the king and all the people dedicated God’s temple.

  • 2 Chr 1:2
    70%

    2Solomon addressed all Israel, including those who commanded units of a thousand and a hundred, the judges, and all the leaders of all Israel who were heads of families.

  • 2 Chr 8:18
    70%

    18Huram sent him ships and some of his sailors, men who were well acquainted with the sea. They sailed with Solomon’s men to Ophir, and took from there 450 talents of gold, which they brought back to King Solomon.

  • 1 Chr 23:4
    70%

    4David said,“Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the LORD’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;

  • 1 Kgs 5:2
    70%

    2Solomon then sent this message to Hiram:

  • 1 Kgs 10:14-15
    2 verses
    69%

    14Solomon’s Wealth Solomon received 666 talents of gold per year,

    15besides what he collected from the merchants, traders, Arabian kings, and governors of the land.

  • 1 Chr 21:5
    69%

    5Joab reported to David the number of warriors. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 sword-wielding soldiers; Judah alone had 470,000 sword-wielding soldiers.

  • Song 8:12
    69%

    12My vineyard, which belongs to me, is at my disposal alone. The thousand shekels belong to you, O Solomon, and two hundred shekels belong to those who maintain it for its fruit.

  • 1 Kgs 7:13
    69%

    13Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple King Solomon sent for Hiram of Tyre.

  • 1 Kgs 9:27
    69%

    27Hiram sent his fleet and some of his sailors, who were well acquainted with the sea, to serve with Solomon’s men.

  • Ezra 2:65
    69%

    65not counting their male and female servants, who numbered 7,337. They also had 200 male and female singers

  • 1 Kgs 5:10-11
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    69%

    10So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,

    11and 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.

  • 2 Chr 9:14-15
    2 verses
    69%

    14besides what he collected from the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

    15King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 600 measures of hammered gold were used for each shield.

  • Num 31:37
    69%

    37the LORD’s tribute from the sheep was 675.

  • Num 31:33
    69%

    3372,000 cattle,