1 Kings 5:13
Other Translations of 1 Kings 5:13
New International Version
13 King Solomon conscripted laborers from all Israel-thirty thousand men.
English Standard Version
13 King Solomon drafted forced labor out of all Israel, and the draft numbered 30,000 men.
The Message
13 King Solomon raised a workforce of 30,000 men from all over Israel.
New King James Version
13 Then King Solomon raised up a labor force out of all Israel; and the labor force was thirty thousand men.
New Living Translation
13 Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 5:13
Commentary on 1 Kings 5:10-18
(Read 1 Kings 5:10-18)
The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labour of Gentiles, which typified their being called into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought costly stones for the foundation. Christ, who is laid for a Foundation, is a chosen and precious Stone. We should lay our foundation firm, and bestow most pains on that part of our religion which lies out of the sight of men. And happy those who, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, for a habitation of God through the Spirit. Who among us will build in the house of the Lord?