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These were the chief officers who were over Solomon`s work, five hundred fifty, who bore rule over the people who labored in the work.

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Reconciling the Numbers

Commentators note that the number of officers (550) in this verse seems to differ from numbers in other passages (like 1 Kings 5:16 or 2 Chronicles 8:10). They explain this is not a contradiction, but likely reflects different groupings of leaders. For example, some numbers may refer to temporary levies for the Temple, while others describe the permanent administrative staff or a combination of different leadership ranks.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 9:23

18th Century

Theologian

Five hundred and fifty - See 1 Kings 5:16 note.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 9:23

19th Century

Bishop

Five hundred and fifty. — In 1 Kings 5:16 we read of just six times as many officers as those mentioned here over the …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 9:23

17th Century

Pastor

These were the chief of the officers over Solomon's work
In building the above houses and cities:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 9:15–28

17th Century

Minister

Here is a further account of Solomon's greatness. He began correctly, for he built God's house first and finished it before he began his own. Then …