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JPS Old Testament
1 Kings 5:16
And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying:
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Christian Standard Bible®
not including his thirty-three hundred deputies in charge of the work. They supervised the people doing the work.
not including his thirty-three hundred deputies in charge of the work. They supervised the people doing the work.
Hebrew Names Version
besides Shlomo's chief officers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
besides Shlomo's chief officers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
King James Version
Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Beside the chief of Solomon's officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
English Standard Version
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief officers who were over the work, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief officers who were over the work, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
New Century Version
There were also thirty-three hundred men who directed the workers.
There were also thirty-three hundred men who directed the workers.
New English Translation
besides 3,300 officials who supervised the workers.
besides 3,300 officials who supervised the workers.
Amplified Bible
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and who were in charge of the people doing the work.
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and who were in charge of the people doing the work.
New American Standard Bible
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and ruled over the people who were doing the work.
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were in charge of the project and ruled over the people who were doing the work.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Besides the princes, whome Salomon appoynted ouer the worke, euen three thousande and three hundreth, which ruled the people that wrought in the worke.
Besides the princes, whome Salomon appoynted ouer the worke, euen three thousande and three hundreth, which ruled the people that wrought in the worke.
Legacy Standard Bible
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were over the project and who ruled over the people who were doing the work.
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were over the project and who ruled over the people who were doing the work.
Contemporary English Version
and over three thousand assistants to keep track of the work and to supervise the workers.
and over three thousand assistants to keep track of the work and to supervise the workers.
Complete Jewish Bible
Shlomo returned this message to Hiram:
Shlomo returned this message to Hiram:
Darby Translation
besides the overseers whom Solomon had set over the work, three thousand three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
besides the overseers whom Solomon had set over the work, three thousand three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Easy-to-Read Version
There were 3300 men to supervise the workers.
There were 3300 men to supervise the workers.
George Lamsa Translation
Besides the chiefs of Solomons officers who were set over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who were in charge of the people doing the work.
Besides the chiefs of Solomons officers who were set over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who were in charge of the people doing the work.
Good News Translation
and he placed 3,300 foremen in charge of them to supervise their work.
and he placed 3,300 foremen in charge of them to supervise their work.
Lexham English Bible
Besides the chiefs of the officers Solomon had, there were three thousand three hundred having charge over the people who were doing the work.
Besides the chiefs of the officers Solomon had, there were three thousand three hundred having charge over the people who were doing the work.
Literal Translation
besides the rulers of Solomon's overseers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, those ruling over the people who were working in the work.
besides the rulers of Solomon's overseers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, those ruling over the people who were working in the work.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
besyde Salomons chefe officers, which were ordeyned ouer the worke: namely thre thousande and thre hundreth, which ruled ye people that laboured there in the worke.
besyde Salomons chefe officers, which were ordeyned ouer the worke: namely thre thousande and thre hundreth, which ruled ye people that laboured there in the worke.
American Standard Version
besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Bible in Basic English
In addition to the chiefs of the responsible men put by Solomon to oversee the work, three thousand and three hundred in authority over the workmen.
In addition to the chiefs of the responsible men put by Solomon to oversee the work, three thousand and three hundred in authority over the workmen.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Besides the lordes whom Solomon appoynted to ouersee the worke, euen three thousand & three hundred, which ruled the people [& them] that wrought in the worke.
Besides the lordes whom Solomon appoynted to ouersee the worke, euen three thousand & three hundred, which ruled the people [& them] that wrought in the worke.
King James Version (1611)
Besides the chiefe of Solomons officers which were ouer the worke, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled ouer the people that wrought in the worke.
Besides the chiefe of Solomons officers which were ouer the worke, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled ouer the people that wrought in the worke.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
besides the rulers that were appointed over the works of Solomon, there were three thousand six hundred masters who wrought in the works.
besides the rulers that were appointed over the works of Solomon, there were three thousand six hundred masters who wrought in the works.
English Revised Version
besides Solomon’s chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
besides Solomon’s chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Berean Standard Bible
not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.
not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
that weren maistris of alle werkis, bi the noumbre of thre thousynde and thre hundrid, comaundynge to the puple, and to hem that maden werk.
that weren maistris of alle werkis, bi the noumbre of thre thousynde and thre hundrid, comaundynge to the puple, and to hem that maden werk.
Young's Literal Translation
apart from the heads of the officers of Solomon, who [are] over the work, three thousand and three hundred, those ruling over the people who are working in the business.
apart from the heads of the officers of Solomon, who [are] over the work, three thousand and three hundred, those ruling over the people who are working in the business.
Update Bible Version
besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work.
Webster's Bible Translation
Besides the chief of Solomon's officers who [were] over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Besides the chief of Solomon's officers who [were] over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
World English Bible
besides Solomon's chief officers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
besides Solomon's chief officers who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.
New King James Version
besides three thousand three hundred [fn] from the chiefs of Solomon's deputies, who supervised the people who labored in the work.
besides three thousand three hundred [fn] from the chiefs of Solomon's deputies, who supervised the people who labored in the work.
New Living Translation
and 3,600 foremen to supervise the work.
and 3,600 foremen to supervise the work.
New Life Bible
And he had 3,300 men who were leaders of the work, and who ruled over the people doing the work.
And he had 3,300 men who were leaders of the work, and who ruled over the people doing the work.
New Revised Standard
besides Solomon's three thousand three hundred supervisors who were over the work, having charge of the people who did the work.
besides Solomon's three thousand three hundred supervisors who were over the work, having charge of the people who did the work.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
besides the chiefs of Solomon's officers, who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, - who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
besides the chiefs of Solomon's officers, who were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, - who ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Besides the overseers who were over every work, in number three thousand and three hundred, that ruled over the people, and them that did the work.
Besides the overseers who were over every work, in number three thousand and three hundred, that ruled over the people, and them that did the work.
Revised Standard Version
besides Solomon's three thousand three hundred chief officers who were over the work, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
besides Solomon's three thousand three hundred chief officers who were over the work, who had charge of the people who carried on the work.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were over the project and who ruled over the people who were doing the work.
besides Solomon's 3,300 chief deputies who were over the project and who ruled over the people who were doing the work.
Contextual Overview
10 And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east, and all the wisdom of Egypt. 11 For he was wiser than all men: than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the nations round about. 12 And he spoke three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five. 13 And he spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall; he spoke also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes. 14 And there came of all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom. 15 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father; for Hiram was ever a lover of David. 16 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying: 17 'Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of my feet. 18 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary, nor evil occurrence. And, behold, I purpose to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke unto David my father, saying: Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build the house for My name. Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar-trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants; and I will give thee hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt say; for thou knowest that there is not among us any that hath skill to hew timber like unto the Zidonians.' And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said: 'Blessed be the LORD this day, who hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.' And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying: 'I have heard that which thou hast sent unto me; I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of cypress. My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea; and I will make them into rafts to go by sea unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be broken up there, and thou shalt receive them; and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.' So Hiram gave Solomon timber of cedar and timber of cypress according to all his desire. And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of beaten oil; thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year. And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together. And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men. And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home; and Adoniram was over the levy. And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bore burdens, and fourscore thousand that were hewers in the mountains; besides Solomon's chief officers that were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, who bore rule over the people that wrought in the work. And the king commanded, and they quarried great stones, costly stones, to lay the foundation of the house with hewn stone. And Solomon's builders and Hiram's builders and the Gebalites did fashion them, and prepared the timber and the stones to build the house.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
three thousand: In the parallel passage of Chronicles, it is "three thousand six hundred," which is also the reading of the Septuagint here. 1 Kings 9:23, 2 Chronicles 2:2
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 11:28 - he made 2 Chronicles 8:10 - two hundred
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Besides the chief of Solomon's officers which [were] over the work,.... Over the whole work, preparatory for the building of the temple; though it seems chiefly to have respect to that of hewing the stones, and bringing them to the city:
three thousand and three hundred which ruled over the people that wrought in the work; to keep them to their work, and to see that they performed it well: in 2 Chronicles 2:18; they are said to be 3600, which is three hundred more than here; those three hundred are the chief officers mentioned in the former part of this verse, which were over the whole work, and even over the 3600 overseers, and with them made up the sum of 3600; so Jacob Leon h observes there were 3300 master workmen, and three hundred commanders over them all.
h Relation of Memorable Things in the Temple, ch. 3. p. 14.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Comparing this verse and 1 Kings 9:23 with 2 Chronicles 2:18; 2 Chronicles 8:10, the entire number of the overseers will be seen to be stated by both writers at 3,850; but in the one case nationality, in the other degree of authority, is made the principle of the division.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 5:16. Besides - three thousand and three hundred which ruled over the people — In the parallel place, 2 Chronicles 2:18, it is three thousand six hundred. The Septuagint has here the same number.
