And, behold, I will give to thy servants, the hewers that cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.
Look, I will give your workers who cut down trees twenty thousand measures of crushed wheat, twenty thousand measures of barley, twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.
Solomon is promising to provide massive amounts of food and supplies to pay the workers who will cut timber for building the temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, King Solomon was preparing to build the First Temple in Jerusalem, seeking assistance from Hiram, the king of Tyre, who supplied skilled workers and materials. This arrangement highlighted the international alliances and trade practices of ancient Israel, where goods were exchanged for labor. The verse specifically outlines the provisions Solomon promised to the workers, reflecting the economic and logistical challenges of large-scale construction projects in that era.
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