KJV ORIGINAL
And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Solomon's daily food supply included thirty measures of fine flour and sixty measures of regular meal.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how much food was needed each day to feed Solomon's enormous royal household and court.
📚 Historical Context
During Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC), Israel was at its peak of prosperity and power. Solomon maintained a massive royal court with thousands of officials, servants, guards, and visitors who all needed to be fed daily. This verse begins a list showing the incredible wealth and resources required to sustain his kingdom's administration.
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