And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
He sent them to Lebanon in groups of ten thousand each month, taking turns: they would work in Lebanon for one month, then return home for two months. Adoniram was in charge of organizing these work crews.
Solomon organized a rotation system where workers would spend one month cutting cedar in Lebanon, then get two months off at home, with Adoniram managing the whole operation.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes Solomon's massive labor organization for building the Temple around 960 BC. He needed cedar wood from Lebanon's famous forests, so he arranged with King Hiram of Tyre to send Israelite workers there. The rotation system showed Solomon's wisdom in managing this huge project while allowing workers time with their families.
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