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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.

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Reconciling the Numbers

Commentators note an apparent discrepancy between the 3,300 overseers here and the 3,600 in 2 Chronicles 2:18. They explain this is not a contradiction but a difference in classification. The total number of supervisors was likely the same, but the authors categorized them differently—some by rank (chiefs vs. deputies) and others by nationality, showing how different biblical accounts can offer complementary perspectives.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 5:16

18th Century

Theologian

When comparing this verse and 1 Kings 9:23 with 2 Chronicles 2:18 and 2 Chronicles 8:10, we see that both write…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 5:16

19th Century

Bishop

The chief of Solomon’s officers we should certainly have supposed to have been taken from the Israelites (as clearly were the 550 …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Kings 5:16

19th Century

Preacher

There must be various degrees among the workers in the service of God. He is a Sovereign, and He divides to every man as He wills. How this ought t…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 5:16

17th Century

Pastor

Besides the chief of Solomon's officers which [were] over the
work
Over the whole wor…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 5:10–18

17th Century

Minister

The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labor of Gentiles, which typified their calling into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought…