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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.
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The remnants from the original inhabitants of the land (Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, Jebusites - all non-Israelites),
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survivors of the holy wars, were rounded up by Solomon for his gangs of slave labor. The policy is in effect today.
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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.
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They were also the project managers responsible for Solomon's building operations - 250 in all in charge of the workforce.
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Solomon brought Pharaoh's daughter from the City of David to a house built especially for her, "Because," he said, "my wife cannot live in the house of David king of Israel, for the areas in which the Chest of God has entered are sacred."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.