What does 1 Kings 4:8 mean?

1 Kings 4:8 highlights themes such as leadership, service, administration when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Kings 4:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

1 Kings 4:8 Meaning

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

Context Explained

6And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.

7And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.

8And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

9The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:

10The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:

Key Themes

leadershipserviceadministration

Related Cross References

1 Timothy 3:1
Both verses discuss the qualifications for church leaders.
Titus 1:5
This verse emphasizes the need for order in church leadership.
Acts 6:3
Both emphasize the importance of appointing capable leaders.

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Source: 1 Kings 4:8