1 Kings 9:15

9:15 Here are the details concerning the work crews King Solomon conscripted to build the Lord’s temple, his palace, the terrace, the wall of Jerusalem, and the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.


sn The work crews. This Hebrew word מַס (mas) refers to a group of laborers conscripted for royal or public service.

tn Heb “raised up.”

map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.

tn The words “the cities of” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

map For location see Map1-D2; Map2-D3; Map3-A2; Map4-C1.

map For location see Map1-D4; Map2-C1; Map4-C2; Map5-F2; Map7-B1.