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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
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Contemporary English Version
1 Kings 9:23
Solomon appointed five hundred fifty officers to be in charge of his workers and to watch over his building projects.
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Christian Standard Bible®
These were the deputies who were over Solomon’s work: 550 who supervised the people doing the work.
These were the deputies who were over Solomon’s work: 550 who supervised the people doing the work.
Hebrew Names Version
These were the chief officers who were over Shlomo's work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Shlomo's work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
King James Version
These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
English Standard Version
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: 550 who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: 550 who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
New Century Version
These were his most important officers over the work. There were five hundred fifty supervisors over the people who did the work on Solomon's projects.
These were his most important officers over the work. There were five hundred fifty supervisors over the people who did the work on Solomon's projects.
New English Translation
These men were also in charge of Solomon's work projects; there were a total of 550 men who supervised the workers.
These men were also in charge of Solomon's work projects; there were a total of 550 men who supervised the workers.
Amplified Bible
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people doing the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people doing the work.
New American Standard Bible
These were the chief officers who were in charge of Solomon's work, 550, who ruled over the people doing the work.
These were the chief officers who were in charge of Solomon's work, 550, who ruled over the people doing the work.
Geneva Bible (1587)
These were the princes of the officers, that were ouer Salomons worke: euen fiue hundreth and fiftie, and they ruled the people that wrought in the worke.
These were the princes of the officers, that were ouer Salomons worke: euen fiue hundreth and fiftie, and they ruled the people that wrought in the worke.
Legacy Standard Bible
These were the chief deputies who were over Solomon's work, 550, who had dominion over the people doing the work.
These were the chief deputies who were over Solomon's work, 550, who had dominion over the people doing the work.
Complete Jewish Bible
There were 550 chief officers over Shlomo's work, in charge of the workers.
There were 550 chief officers over Shlomo's work, in charge of the workers.
Darby Translation
These were the chief superintendents that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, that ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief superintendents that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, that ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Easy-to-Read Version
There were 550 supervisors over Solomon's projects. They supervised the men who did the work.
There were 550 supervisors over Solomon's projects. They supervised the men who did the work.
George Lamsa Translation
These were the superintendents who were over Solomons work, five hundred and fifty, who had charge of the people and who supervised the work.
These were the superintendents who were over Solomons work, five hundred and fifty, who had charge of the people and who supervised the work.
Good News Translation
There were 550 officials in charge of the forced labor working on Solomon's various building projects.
There were 550 officials in charge of the forced labor working on Solomon's various building projects.
Lexham English Bible
These were the commanders of the overseers who were over the work for Solomon, five hundred and fifty, ruling over the people doing the work.
These were the commanders of the overseers who were over the work for Solomon, five hundred and fifty, ruling over the people doing the work.
Literal Translation
These were the commanders of the officers who were over the work of Solomon: five hundred and fifty, those ruling among the people who were working in the work.
These were the commanders of the officers who were over the work of Solomon: five hundred and fifty, those ruling among the people who were working in the work.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the officers which were ouer Salomons busynesse, were fyue hundreth and fyftye, which ruled the people, and perfourmed the worke.
And the officers which were ouer Salomons busynesse, were fyue hundreth and fyftye, which ruled the people, and perfourmed the worke.
American Standard Version
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Bible in Basic English
These were the chiefs of the overseers of Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, in authority over the people who did the work.
These were the chiefs of the overseers of Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, in authority over the people who did the work.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And these were the lordes that were set ouer Solomons worke [euen] fiue hundred were they and fiftie, and they ruled the people that wrought ye worke.
And these were the lordes that were set ouer Solomons worke [euen] fiue hundred were they and fiftie, and they ruled the people that wrought ye worke.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
King James Version (1611)
These were the chiefe of the officers that were ouer Solomons worke, fiue hundred and fiftie, which bare rule ouer the people that wrought in the worke.
These were the chiefe of the officers that were ouer Solomons worke, fiue hundred and fiftie, which bare rule ouer the people that wrought in the worke.
English Revised Version
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon’s work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon’s work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Berean Standard Bible
They were also the chief officers over Solomon's projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.
They were also the chief officers over Solomon's projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Sotheli fyue hundrid and fifti `souereynes weren princes ouer alle the werkis of Salomon, whiche princes hadden the puple suget, and comaundiden to werkis ordeyned.
Sotheli fyue hundrid and fifti `souereynes weren princes ouer alle the werkis of Salomon, whiche princes hadden the puple suget, and comaundiden to werkis ordeyned.
Young's Literal Translation
These [are] the heads of the officers who [are] over the work of Solomon, fifty and five hundred, those ruling among the people who are labouring in the work.
These [are] the heads of the officers who [are] over the work of Solomon, fifty and five hundred, those ruling among the people who are labouring in the work.
Update Bible Version
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These were the chief officers that were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Webster's Bible Translation
These [were] the chief of the officers that [were] over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
These [were] the chief of the officers that [were] over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
World English Bible
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
New King James Version
Others were chiefs of the officials who were over Solomon's work: five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people who did the work.
Others were chiefs of the officials who were over Solomon's work: five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people who did the work.
New Living Translation
Solomon appointed 550 of them to supervise the people working on his various projects.
Solomon appointed 550 of them to supervise the people working on his various projects.
New Life Bible
These were the heads of the captains over Solomon's work. There were 550 of them who ruled over the people doing the work.
These were the heads of the captains over Solomon's work. There were 550 of them who ruled over the people doing the work.
New Revised Standard
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: five hundred fifty, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: five hundred fifty, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
These, were the chiefs of the officers, who were over the work, for Solomon, five hundred and fifty, - who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
These, were the chiefs of the officers, who were over the work, for Solomon, five hundred and fifty, - who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there were five hundred and fifty chief officers set over all the works of Solomon, and they had people under them, and had charge over the appointed works.
And there were five hundred and fifty chief officers set over all the works of Solomon, and they had people under them, and had charge over the appointed works.
Revised Standard Version
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: five hundred and fifty, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work: five hundred and fifty, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people doing the work.
These were the chief officers who were over Solomon's work, five hundred and fifty, who ruled over the people doing the work.
Contextual Overview
15 After Solomon's workers had finished the temple and the palace, he ordered them to fill in the land on the east side of Jerusalem, to build a wall around the city, and to rebuild the towns of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 16 Earlier, the king of Egypt had captured the town of Gezer; he burned it to the ground and killed the Canaanite people living there. Then he gave it to his daughter as a wedding present when she married Solomon. 17 So Solomon had the town rebuilt. Solomon had his workers rebuild Lower Beth-Horon, 18 Baalath, and Tamar in the desert of Judah. 19 They also built towns where he could keep his supplies and his chariots and horses. Solomon had them build whatever he wanted in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and anywhere in his kingdom. 20Solomon did not force the Israelites to do his work. They were his soldiers, officials, leaders, commanders, chariot captains, and chariot drivers. But he did make slaves of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites who were living in Israel. These were the descendants of those foreigners the Israelites could not destroy, and they remained Israel's slaves. 23 Solomon appointed five hundred fifty officers to be in charge of his workers and to watch over his building projects. 24 Solomon's wife, the daughter of the king of Egypt, moved from the older part of Jerusalem to her new palace. Then Solomon had the land on the east side of Jerusalem filled in. 25 Three times a year, Solomon burned incense and offered sacrifices to the Lord on the altar he had built. Solomon had now finished building the Lord 's temple. 26 He also had a lot of ships at Ezion-Geber, a town in Edom near Eloth on the Red Sea.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
chief: 1 Kings 5:16, 2 Chronicles 2:18, 2 Chronicles 8:10
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 8:11 - He will take 1 Kings 12:4 - our yoke
Cross-References
Exodus 20:12
Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.
Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.
Leviticus 19:32
I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.
I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.
Romans 13:7
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Galatians 6:1
My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.
My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.
1 Timothy 5:1
Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,
Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,
1 Timothy 5:17
Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.
Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:19
Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.
Don't listen to any charge against a church leader, unless at least two or three people bring the same charges.
1 Peter 2:17
Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.
Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.
1 Peter 4:8
Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
Most important of all, you must sincerely love each other, because love wipes away many sins.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
These were the chief of the officers over Solomon's work,.... In building the above houses and cities:
five hundred and fifty which bore rule over the people that wrought in the work; in 2 Chronicles 8:10 they are said to be but two hundred and fifty; now it may be observed, as is by the Jewish writers, that there were three sorts of those rulers; the lowest rank and order of them consisted of 3300, the next of three hundred which were over the 3300, and being numbered with them made 3600, 2 Chronicles 2:18 and the highest rank of them were two hundred and fifty, and the middlemost and highest being joined together, as they are here, made five hundred and fifty. Abarbinel reconciles the places thus, the two hundred and fifty were only over those that wrought in the temple; and the five hundred and fifty here were those that were over such that were employed in the various parts of the kingdom.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Five hundred and fifty - See 1 Kings 5:16 note.
