1 Kings 4:27
New International Version
The district governors, each in his month, supplied provisions for King Solomon and all who came to the king’s table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking.

New Living Translation
The district governors faithfully provided food for King Solomon and his court; each made sure nothing was lacking during the month assigned to him.

English Standard Version
And those officers supplied provisions for King Solomon, and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, each one in his month. They let nothing be lacking.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And these governors, each man in his month, provided food for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon’s table. There was no lack in their supply.

New American Standard Bible
And those deputies provided food for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they allowed nothing to be lacking.

NASB 1995
Those deputies provided for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking.

NASB 1977
And those deputies provided for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking.

Legacy Standard Bible
And these deputies sustained King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking.

Amplified Bible
Those deputies provided food for King Solomon and for all [the staff] who came to King Solomon’s table, each in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Christian Standard Bible
Each of those deputies for a month in turn provided food for King Solomon and for everyone who came to King Solomon’s table. They neglected nothing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each of those deputies for a month in turn provided food for King Solomon and for everyone who came to King Solomon’s table. They neglected nothing.

American Standard Version
And those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Contemporary English Version
Each of the twelve regional officers brought food to Solomon and his household for one month of the year. They provided everything he needed,

English Revised Version
And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they let nothing be lacking.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each of the governors provided food for one month every year for King Solomon and all who ate at his table. The governors saw to it that nothing was in short supply.

Good News Translation
His twelve governors, each one in the month assigned to him, supplied the food King Solomon needed for himself and for all who ate in the palace; they always supplied everything needed.

International Standard Version
His officers supplied provisions for King Solomon and for everyone who visited King Solomon's palace, each in their respective month of service responsibility. Nothing ever ran out.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking.

New Heart English Bible
Those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Webster's Bible Translation
And those officers provided victuals for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

World English Bible
Those officers provided food for King Solomon, and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, every man in his month. They let nothing be lacking.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these officers have sustained King Solomon and everyone drawing near to the table of King Solomon, each [in] his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Young's Literal Translation
And these officers have sustained king Solomon and every one drawing near unto the table of king Solomon, each in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Smith's Literal Translation
And these being set, furnished king Solomon, and all coming near king Solomon's table, each his month: a word will not be wanting.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the foresaid governors of the king fed them: and they furnished the necessaries also for king Solomon's table, with great care in their time.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the above-stated commanders of the king nourished these. And they also offered the necessities for the table of king Solomon, with immense diligence, each in his time.

New American Bible
The governors, one for each month, provided food for King Solomon and for all the guests at King Solomon’s table. They left nothing unprovided.

New Revised Standard Version
Those officials supplied provisions for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon’s table, each one in his month; they let nothing be lacking.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And those governors supplied provisions for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon's table, every man in his month; they lacked nothing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these Governors nourished King Solomon and everyone who came to the table of King Solomon, each man of his month, and they did not reduce anything.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thus the officers provided king Solomon: and they execute every one in his month all the orders for the table of the king, they omit nothing.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Wealth
26Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 27Each 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. 28Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses.…

Cross References
Genesis 41:47-49
During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully. / During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it. / So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.

Genesis 45:11
And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’

Exodus 16:18
When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.

Exodus 16:35
The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan.

Numbers 11:31-32
Now a wind sent by the LORD came up, drove in quail from the sea, and brought them near the camp, about two cubits above the surface of the ground, for a day’s journey in every direction around the camp. / All that day and night, and all the next day, the people stayed up gathering the quail. No one gathered less than ten homers, and they spread them out all around the camp.

Deuteronomy 8:9
a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper.

2 Samuel 9:10
You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

2 Samuel 17:27-29
When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.”

1 Kings 10:21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:20
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

Nehemiah 5:18
Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.

Psalm 23:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 78:25
Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Proverbs 27:27
You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed you—food for your household and nourishment for your maidservants.

Matthew 6:11
Give us this day our daily bread.


Treasury of Scripture

And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

those officers

1 Kings 4:7-19
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision…

Jump to Previous
Care Deputies District Food Guests King's Lacking Month Officers Overlooked Provided Provisions Solomon Solomon's Supplied Sustained Table Victual Victuals Wanting
Jump to Next
Care Deputies District Food Guests King's Lacking Month Officers Overlooked Provided Provisions Solomon Solomon's Supplied Sustained Table Victual Victuals Wanting
1 Kings 4
1. Solomon's princes
7. His twelve officers for provision
20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom
22. His daily provision
26. His stable
29. His wisdom














Each month
The phrase "each month" indicates a systematic and organized approach to governance and provision. In the Hebrew calendar, months were lunar-based, and this regularity reflects the wisdom and orderliness of Solomon's administration. It underscores the importance of planning and consistency in leadership, ensuring that the needs of the kingdom are met without interruption.

the governors
The term "governors" refers to the twelve officials appointed by Solomon to oversee different regions of Israel. These governors were responsible for collecting provisions and taxes, demonstrating a decentralized system of governance that allowed for efficient management of resources. This structure highlights the importance of delegation and trust in leadership, as well as the need for capable and faithful stewards in positions of authority.

in turn
The phrase "in turn" suggests a rotational system, where each governor had a specific time to fulfill their duties. This not only distributed the burden evenly but also ensured that no single region was overtaxed. It reflects a fair and equitable system, promoting unity and cooperation among the tribes of Israel.

provided food
The act of providing food signifies the sustenance and support necessary for the functioning of the royal court. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, hospitality and provision were seen as essential duties of leadership. This provision symbolizes the abundance and prosperity of Solomon's reign, a fulfillment of God's promise to bless Israel under a wise king.

for King Solomon
King Solomon, known for his wisdom, wealth, and expansive kingdom, is the central figure in this verse. His leadership is marked by peace and prosperity, a direct result of his adherence to God's statutes. Solomon's table, therefore, becomes a symbol of divine blessing and the flourishing of God's people under righteous rule.

and all who came to his table
This phrase indicates the inclusivity and generosity of Solomon's court. It was not only for the king but also for his officials, guests, and possibly foreign dignitaries. This open table policy reflects the biblical principle of hospitality and the extension of God's blessings to others, showcasing the kingdom as a place of refuge and provision.

They saw to it that nothing was lacking
The diligence of the governors in ensuring that "nothing was lacking" speaks to their faithfulness and competence. It highlights the importance of thoroughness and attention to detail in service to the king. This phrase also reflects God's provision and abundance, as He supplies all needs according to His riches, ensuring that His people lack nothing when they walk in obedience to His commands.

Verse 27. - And those [rather, these, i.e., the officers mentioned vv. 7-19] officers provided victual for [Heb. nourished] king Solomon and for all that came unto king Solomon's table [we can hardly see here (with Keil) "a further proof of the blessings of peace." The words were probably suggested by the mental wonder how the cavalry, etc., could be maintained, and so the author states that this great number of horses and horsemen depended on the twelve purveyors for their food] every man in his month; they lacked nothing [rather, suffered nothing to be lacking. So Gesen.; and the context seems to require it].

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

month
חָדְשׁ֑וֹ (ḥā·ḏə·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

the governors
הַנִּצָּבִ֨ים (han·niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm)
Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand

in turn provided food
וְכִלְכְּלוּ֩ (wə·ḵil·kə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3557: To keep in, to measure, to maintain

for King
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who came
הַקָּרֵ֛ב (haq·qā·rêḇ)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7131: Approaching

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

[his]
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ־ (ham·me·leḵ-)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

table.
שֻׁלְחַ֥ן (šul·ḥan)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

They saw to it that
יְעַדְּר֖וּ (yə·‘ad·də·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5737: To arrange as a battle, a vineyard, to muster, to miss

nothing was lacking.
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no


Links
1 Kings 4:27 NIV
1 Kings 4:27 NLT
1 Kings 4:27 ESV
1 Kings 4:27 NASB
1 Kings 4:27 KJV

1 Kings 4:27 BibleApps.com
1 Kings 4:27 Biblia Paralela
1 Kings 4:27 Chinese Bible
1 Kings 4:27 French Bible
1 Kings 4:27 Catholic Bible

OT History: 1 Kings 4:27 Those officers provided food for king Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)
1 Kings 4:26
Top of Page
Top of Page