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Who was Solomon's priest according to verse 2?
Azariah the son of Zadok
Who served as recorders (scribes) for Solomon?
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha
Who was over Solomon's army?
Benaiah the son of Jehoiada
Who was over the officers?
Azariah the son of Nathan
Who was Solomon's friend and principal officer?
Zabud the son of Nathan
Who was over Solomon's household?
Ahishar
Who was over the tribute (forced labor)?
Adoniram the son of Abda
How many district governors did Solomon appoint over Israel?
Twelve
What responsibility did the twelve governors have?
To provide food for the king and his household, each for one month of the year.
How were Judah and Israel described in relation to their population?
As numerous as the sand by the sea.
What were the people doing under Solomon's rule?
Eating, drinking, and rejoicing.
ver what area did Solomon reign?
From the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and the border of Egypt.
How much fine flour was consumed daily by Solomon's household?
Thirty cors of fine flour.
Besides cattle and sheep, what animals were provided for Solomon's household food?
Deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fatted fowl.
What did Solomon have on every side around him?
Peace.
What expression describes the security enjoyed by Judah and Israel during Solomon's reign?
Every man dwelt safely under his vine and under his fig tree.
How many horses for chariots did Solomon have?
Forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots (according to the KJV).
What special gift did God give Solomon besides wisdom?
Understanding beyond measure and largeness of heart.
For what was Solomon famous among all surrounding nations?
His wisdom.
How many proverbs did Solomon speak?
Three thousand.
How many songs did Solomon compose?
One thousand and five.
What kinds of natural subjects did Solomon speak about?
Trees, plants, animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
From where did people come to hear Solomon's wisdom?
From all nations and from all kings of the earth.
What tree is contrasted with the cedar of Lebanon in Solomon's teachings?
The hyssop that grows out of the wall.