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Das Urteil Salomonis (Judgment of Solomon)Lucas Cranach the Elder and workshop · c. 1537-1550

Purveyor

/per-VAY-er/

Summary

Purveyors were officers appointed to provide provisions for the royal household, notably Solomon's twelve officers who supplied his court.

☩Solomon's Officers

Solomon divided his kingdom into twelve districts, appointing an officer over each to provide provisions for the king's household for one month per year. This system supported Solomon's vast household, his many wives, servants, and the foreigners he entertained. Each officer bore the burden of supply for a month, ensuring year-round provision.

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

Related Verses2 mentions

1 Kings· 2 verses

4:74:27

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Purveyor," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).