And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.
These district governors provided food for King Solomon and everyone who ate at the king's table. Each governor took his turn for one month, and they made sure nothing was ever missing.
The verse shows how Solomon's twelve district governors took turns providing all the food needed for the king's household, ensuring nothing was ever lacking.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the administrative system King Solomon established around 970-930 BC to support his royal household. Solomon divided his kingdom into twelve districts, each governed by an officer responsible for providing food and supplies for one month of the year. This system supported not only Solomon's immediate family but also his large court, officials, servants, and guests who regularly dined at the royal table.
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