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1 Kings 5:13 Β· KJV

"And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
12And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
13And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
14And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
15And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;

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Reflection Questions

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How do you respond to leadership roles?

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What does it mean for you to serve in a community?

3

When have you felt the weight of responsibility?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead by example in your community. Embrace responsibilities that come your way.

service

Look for ways to serve others, recognizing that service can take many forms.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

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