Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The district governors, each in his month, supplied provisions for King Solomon and all who came to the king’s table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. New Living Translation The district governors faithfully provided food for King Solomon and his court; each made sure nothing was lacking during the month assigned to him. English Standard Version And those officers supplied provisions for King Solomon, and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, each one in his month. They let nothing be lacking. Berean Standard Bible Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. King James Bible And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing. New King James Version And these governors, each man in his month, provided food for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon’s table. There was no lack in their supply. New American Standard Bible And those deputies provided food for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they allowed nothing to be lacking. NASB 1995 Those deputies provided for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking. NASB 1977 And those deputies provided for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking. Legacy Standard Bible And these deputies sustained King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking. Amplified Bible Those deputies provided food for King Solomon and for all [the staff] who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Christian Standard Bible Each of those deputies for a month in turn provided food for King Solomon and for everyone who came to King Solomon’s table. They neglected nothing. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each of those deputies for a month in turn provided food for King Solomon and for everyone who came to King Solomon’s table. They neglected nothing. American Standard Version And those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Contemporary English Version Each of the twelve regional officers brought food to Solomon and his household for one month of the year. They provided everything he needed, English Revised Version And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they let nothing be lacking. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each of the governors provided food for one month every year for King Solomon and all who ate at his table. The governors saw to it that nothing was in short supply. Good News Translation His twelve governors, each one in the month assigned to him, supplied the food King Solomon needed for himself and for all who ate in the palace; they always supplied everything needed. International Standard Version His officers supplied provisions for King Solomon and for everyone who visited King Solomon's palace, each in their respective month of service responsibility. Nothing ever ran out. NET Bible The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking. New Heart English Bible Those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Webster's Bible Translation And those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEach month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. World English Bible Those officers provided food for King Solomon, and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, every man in his month. They let nothing be lacking. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these officers have sustained King Solomon and everyone drawing near to the table of King Solomon, each [in] his month; they let nothing be lacking. Young's Literal Translation And these officers have sustained king Solomon and every one drawing near unto the table of king Solomon, each in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Smith's Literal Translation And these being set, furnished king Solomon, and all coming near king Solomon's table, each his month: a word will not be wanting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the foresaid governors of the king fed them: and they furnished the necessaries also for king Solomon's table, with great care in their time. Catholic Public Domain Version And the above-stated commanders of the king nourished these. And they also offered the necessities for the table of king Solomon, with immense diligence, each in his time. New American Bible The governors, one for each month, provided food for King Solomon and for all the guests at King Solomon’s table. They left nothing unprovided. New Revised Standard Version Those officials supplied provisions for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, each one in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those governors supplied provisions for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon's table, every man in his month; they lacked nothing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these Governors nourished King Solomon and everyone who came to the table of King Solomon, each man of his month, and they did not reduce anything. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thus the officers provided king Solomon: and they execute every one in his month all the orders for the table of the king, they omit nothing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Wealth…26Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 27Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. 28Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses.… Cross References Genesis 41:47-49 During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully. / During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it. / So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure. Genesis 45:11 And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ Exodus 16:18 When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat. Exodus 16:35 The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan. Numbers 11:31-32 Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. / All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp. Deuteronomy 8:9 a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. 2 Samuel 9:10 You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. 2 Samuel 17:27-29 When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 2 Chronicles 9:20 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Nehemiah 5:18 Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 78:25 Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. Proverbs 27:27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants. Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Treasury of Scripture And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing. those officers 1 Kings 4:7-19 And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision… Jump to Previous Care Deputies District Food Guests King's Lacking Month Officers Overlooked Provided Provisions Solomon Solomon's Supplied Sustained Table Victual Victuals WantingJump to Next Care Deputies District Food Guests King's Lacking Month Officers Overlooked Provided Provisions Solomon Solomon's Supplied Sustained Table Victual Victuals Wanting1 Kings 4 1. Solomon's princes7. His twelve officers for provision 20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom 22. His daily provision 26. His stable 29. His wisdom Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon This phrase highlights the organized and systematic approach to governance during Solomon's reign. The division of responsibilities among the governors reflects the administrative structure established by Solomon, which is detailed earlier in 1 Kings 4. This system ensured a steady supply of provisions, demonstrating the prosperity and stability of Solomon's kingdom. The monthly rotation suggests a well-planned logistical operation, indicative of the wisdom for which Solomon was renowned (1 Kings 4:29-34). This structure can be compared to the division of labor seen in the New Testament church, where different members have different roles (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by peace and prosperity in Israel. 2. Governors These were officials appointed by Solomon to oversee various regions of his kingdom. They were responsible for providing provisions for the king's household and court. 3. Provisioning System A structured system where each governor took turns supplying the king's household, ensuring a steady and sufficient supply of resources. 4. Solomon's Table Represents the royal court and the administration of Solomon's kingdom, highlighting the abundance and organization of his reign. 5. Israel The united kingdom under Solomon, experiencing a time of peace and prosperity, which allowed for such an organized system of governance and provision. Teaching Points God's Provision and OrderGod's provision is evident in the structured and organized way Solomon's kingdom was run. This reflects God's nature as a God of order and abundance. Stewardship and Responsibility The governors had a responsibility to provide for the king's household, teaching us about the importance of stewardship and fulfilling our duties faithfully. Community and Cooperation The system required cooperation among the governors, illustrating the importance of working together in community to achieve common goals. Leadership and Wisdom Solomon's wisdom in organizing his kingdom can inspire us to seek God's wisdom in our leadership and management roles. Trust in God's Provision Just as Solomon's table was never lacking, we can trust that God will provide for our needs when we live according to His principles. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4If historically attributed to King Solomon, how does Song of Solomon 4 mesh with the accounts of his many wives and concubines in other biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 11:3)? How can the extraordinary wisdom attributed to Solomon (1 Kings 4:29-34) be reconciled with the limited external historical references to his reign? How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25) In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?Verse 27. - And those [rather, these, i.e., the officers mentioned vv. 7-19] officers provided victual for [Heb. nourished] king Solomon and for all that came unto king Solomon's table [we can hardly see here (with Keil) "a further proof of the blessings of peace." The words were probably suggested by the mental wonder how the cavalry, etc., could be maintained, and so the author states that this great number of horses and horsemen depended on the twelve purveyors for their food] every man in his month; they lacked nothing [rather, suffered nothing to be lacking. So Gesen.; and the context seems to require it]. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachאִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person month חָדְשׁ֑וֹ (ḥā·ḏə·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the governors הַנִּצָּבִ֨ים (han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand in turn provided food וְכִלְכְּלוּ֩ (wə·ḵil·kə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3557: To keep in, to measure, to maintain for King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who came הַקָּרֵ֛ב (haq·qā·rêḇ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7131: Approaching to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to [his] הַמֶּֽלֶךְ־ (ham·me·leḵ-) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king table. שֻׁלְחַ֥ן (šul·ḥan) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7979: A table, a meal They saw to it that יְעַדְּר֖וּ (yə·‘ad·də·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5737: To arrange as a battle, a vineyard, to muster, to miss nothing was lacking. לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links 1 Kings 4:27 NIV1 Kings 4:27 NLT 1 Kings 4:27 ESV 1 Kings 4:27 NASB 1 Kings 4:27 KJV 1 Kings 4:27 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 4:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 4:27 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 4:27 French Bible 1 Kings 4:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 4:27 Those officers provided food for king Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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