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Solomon`s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal,
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The Immense Royal Court
Commentators calculate that the daily provision of flour and meal was enormous, with estimates suggesting it could feed anywhere from 14,000 to over 50,000 people. This staggering amount highlights the immense size, wealth, and splendor of Solomon's royal household, which included his court, staff, and bodyguard.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thirty measures—The marginal note gives the original measure as “cors.” The cor, which was the same measure as the homer, is calculated to b…
19th Century
Anglican
Measures. —The “measure” (cor) is variously estimated (from 86 to 42 gallons). In any case the quantity is very large and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour The measure her…
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