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1 Kings 4:20 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry. "
1 Kings 4:20
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:
Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.
Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.
And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,
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1 Kings 4:1
"So king Solomon was king over all Israel."
1 Kings 4:2
"And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,"
1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder."
1 Kings 4:4
"And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
1 Kings 4:5
"And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king's friend:"
1 Kings 4:6
"And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute."
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