Solomon's kingdom was well organized. Zadok, Azariah son of Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Elihoreph and Ahijar were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; Benaiah was army commander in chief; Azariah son of Nathan was coordinator of the district officers; Zabud was the King's personal adviser; Ahishar was in charge of the palace and Adoniram was in charge of the slaves. Solomon also had 12 regional governors who were responsible for providing supplies for the King and his household a month at a time. The governors were Ben-Hur, Ben-Deker, Ben-Hesed, Ben-Habinadab, Baana son of Ahilud, Ben-Geber, Ahinadab, Ahimaaz, Baana son of Hushai, Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, Shimei and Geber.
Solomon's reign was one of peace and prosperity in which the people were happy, and even neighbouring countries paid him tributes. Solomons daily provisions were 6.6 kilolitres of fine flour, 13.2 kilolitres of meal, 10 stall-fed cattle, 20 pasture-fed cattle, 100 sheep and goats plus deer, gazelles, roebucks and choice fowl. All this was per day! Solomon had 4,000 stalls for chariot horses and 12,000 charioteers.
Solomon's wisdom and insight was outstanding, surpassing all far and wide, making him famous even amongst the surrounding nations. He composed 3,000 proverbs and over a thousand songs. He also taught biology including plant life, animals, birds, reptiles and fish. International visitors were many coming to hear his wisdom and knowledge.
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