7
Solomon had twelve regional managers distributed throughout Israel. They were responsible for supplying provisions for the king and his administration. Each was in charge of bringing supplies for one month of the year.
8
These are the names: Ben-Hur in the Ephraim hills;
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Ben-Deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Bethhanan;
10
Ben-Hesed in Arubboth - this included Socoh and all of Hepher;
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Ben-Abinadab in Naphoth Dor (he was married to Solomon's daughter Taphath);
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