Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And these governors provided food for King Solomon and for all who came to the table of King Solomon, each man in his month. Nothing was lacking in their supply.
Latin
Nutriebantque eos supradicti regis præfecti: sed et necessaria mensæ regis Salomonis cum ingenti cura præbebant in tempore suo.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Glossary
Topics
Commissary for Royal Households King: Commissary of Purveyor for Solomon Solomon: Divides his Kingdom Into Subsistence Departments Tax: Paid in Provisions