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The anointing of SolomonCornelis de Vos · 1630

Commissary

/KOM-ih-sair-ee/

Summary

An official responsible for supplies and provisions, particularly for armies or royal households, as organized by Solomon for his kingdom.

Solomon's Organization

Solomon appointed twelve officers over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household, each responsible for one month's provisions per year. This system ensured regular supply of the enormous quantities of food required for Solomon's extensive court.

Key verses:1 Kings 4:7-191 Kings 4:27-28

Military Supplies

Armies on campaign required organized supply systems. When the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom marched against Moab, cattle were driven with the army for provisions, demonstrating ancient military logistics.

Key verses:2 Kings 3:9

Related Verses3 mentions

1 Kings· 3 verses

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