1 Kings 9:22

22 But true Israelites were not treated this way; they were used in his army and administration - government leaders and commanders of his chariots and charioteers.

1 Kings 9:22 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 9:22

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen,
&c.] For that was contrary to the law; they might be hired servants, but not bond servants, ( Leviticus 25:39 Leviticus 25:40 )

but they were men of war;
which he kept in pay, a standing army, maintained even in time of peace, in case of necessity, should an enemy attempt to invade or surprise them:

and his servants;
in his family and court, who had offices and employments there:

and his princes;
ministers of state, counsellors, governors of cities, &c.

and his captains;
officers in his army:

and rulers of his chariots and his horsemen;
war chariots and troopers; see ( 1 Kings 9:19 ) .

1 Kings 9:22 In-Context

20 The remnants from the original inhabitants of the land (Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites - all non-Israelites),

21 survivors of the holy wars, were rounded up by Solomon for his gangs of slave labor, a policy still in effect.

22 But true Israelites were not treated this way; they were used in his army and administration - government leaders and commanders of his chariots and charioteers.

23 They were also the project managers responsible for Solomon's building operations - 550 of them in charge of the workforce.

24 It was after Pharaoh's daughter ceremonially ascended from the City of David and took up residence in the house built especially for her that Solomon built the defense complex (the Millo).