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The Wealth of Solomon

20 Judah and Israel had a large populace, as numerous as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy. 21 Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the River[a] to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. The people brought presents and served Solomon all the days of his life.

22 Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors[b] of fine flour and sixty kors[c] of meal,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 4:21 Euphrates River.
  2. 1 Kings 4:22 Likely about 5½ tons, or 5 metric tons.
  3. 1 Kings 4:22 Likely about 11 tons, or 10 metric tons.