1 Kings 4:7

7 Solomon also had 12 local governors over the whole land of Israel. They provided supplies for the king and the royal family. Each governor had to provide supplies for one month out of each year.

1 Kings 4:7 In-Context

5 Azariah was in charge of the local officials. He was the son of Nathan. Zabud was a priest. He was the king's personal adviser. He was the son of Nathan.
6 Ahishar was in charge of the palace. Adoniram was in charge of those who were forced to work for the king. He was the son of Abda.
7 Solomon also had 12 local governors over the whole land of Israel. They provided supplies for the king and the royal family. Each governor had to provide supplies for one month out of each year.
8 Here are their names and areas. Ben-Hur's area was the hill country of Ephraim.
9 Ben-Deker's area was Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh and Elon Bethhanan.
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