1 Kings 4:22
New International Version
Solomon’s daily provisions were thirty cors of the finest flour and sixty cors of meal,

New Living Translation
The daily food requirements for Solomon’s palace were 150 bushels of choice flour and 300 bushels of meal;

English Standard Version
Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty cors of fine flour and sixty cors of meal,

Berean Standard Bible
Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal,

King James Bible
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

New King James Version
Now Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour, sixty kors of meal,

New American Standard Bible
Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour and sixty kors of meal,

NASB 1995
Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour and sixty kors of meal,

NASB 1977
And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour and sixty kors of meal,

Legacy Standard Bible
And Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty kors of fine flour and sixty kors of meal,

Amplified Bible
Solomon’s food [for the royal household] for one day was thirty kors of finely milled flour, sixty kors of wheat flour,

Christian Standard Bible
Solomon’s provisions for one day were 180 bushels of fine flour and 360 bushels of meal,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Solomon’s provisions for one day were 150 bushels of fine flour and 300 bushels of meal,

American Standard Version
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

Contemporary English Version
Every day, Solomon needed 5,000 liters of fine flour, 10,000 liters of coarsely-ground flour,

English Revised Version
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Solomon's food supply for one day was 180 bushels of flour, 360 bushels of coarse flour,

Good News Translation
The supplies Solomon needed each day were 150 bushels of fine flour and 300 bushels of meal;

International Standard Version
Solomon's daily provisions were 30 kors of fine flour, 60 kors of meal,

Majority Standard Bible
Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal,

NET Bible
Each day Solomon's royal court consumed thirty cors of finely milled flour, sixty cors of cereal,

New Heart English Bible
Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal.

World English Bible
Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty cors of fine flour, sixty measures of meal,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the provision of Solomon for one day is thirty cors of flour, and sixty cors of meal,

Young's Literal Translation
And the provision of Solomon for one day is thirty cors of flour, and sixty cors of meal;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bread of Solomon for one day will be thirty cors of fine flour, and sixty cors of meal,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the provision of Solomon for each day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the provisions of Solomon, for each day, were thirty cor of fine wheat flour, and sixty cor of meal,

New American Bible
Solomon’s provisions for each day were thirty kors of fine flour, sixty kors of meal,

New Revised Standard Version
Solomon’s provision for one day was thirty cors of choice flour, and sixty cors of meal,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour and sixty measures of meal,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the bread of Solomon in one day was thirty cors of fine flour, and sixty cors of meal.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these were the requisite supplies for Solomon: in one day thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of fine pounded meal,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon's Wealth
21And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 22Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, 23ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.…

Cross References
1 Kings 10:21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:20
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

1 Kings 10:5
the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

2 Chronicles 9:4
the food at his table, the seating of his servants, the service and attire of his attendants, the attire of his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he presented at the house of the LORD, it took her breath away.

1 Kings 10:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

2 Chronicles 9:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

1 Kings 4:20
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.

1 Kings 10:23
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

2 Chronicles 9:22
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Matthew 6:29
Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Luke 12:27
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

1 Kings 10:14-15
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

2 Chronicles 9:13-14
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.


Treasury of Scripture

And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and three score measures of meal,

provision [heb] bread

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1 Kings 4
1. Solomon's princes
7. His twelve officers for provision
20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom
22. His daily provision
26. His stable
29. His wisdom














Solomon’s provisions
This phrase highlights the abundance and prosperity during King Solomon's reign. The Hebrew word for "provisions" is "כָּלְכָּלָה" (kolkalah), which implies sustenance or daily needs. Solomon's provisions reflect not only his wealth but also his responsibility as a ruler to maintain the well-being of his court and kingdom. This abundance can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to bless Solomon with wisdom and prosperity, as seen in 1 Kings 3:13.

for a single day
The phrase emphasizes the daily nature of Solomon's wealth and the continuous provision required to sustain his household and administration. It underscores the magnitude of resources needed to support the king's court, which included officials, servants, and guests. This daily provision is a testament to the organizational and administrative skills that Solomon possessed, which were gifts from God to manage the kingdom effectively.

thirty cors of fine flour
A "cor" is a Hebrew unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to about 220 liters or 6 bushels. The mention of "fine flour" indicates the quality of the provisions, suggesting that Solomon's court enjoyed the best available resources. The Hebrew word for "fine flour" is "סֹלֶת" (solet), which is often associated with offerings and sacrifices, symbolizing purity and excellence. This abundance of fine flour signifies the prosperity and divine favor upon Solomon's reign.

and sixty cors of meal
The "meal" here refers to coarser ground grain, used for making bread and other staple foods. The Hebrew word "קֶמַח" (qemach) indicates a more common, everyday provision compared to the fine flour. The doubling of the quantity compared to the fine flour suggests a balanced provision for both luxury and necessity, reflecting the comprehensive care Solomon provided for his household. This balance can be seen as a metaphor for the wisdom Solomon exercised in governance, ensuring both the splendor and the practical needs of his kingdom were met.

(22) Measures.--The "measure" (cor) is variously estimated (from 86 to 42 gallons). In any case the quantity is very large, and, like the other notices of provisions supplied, indicates a vast number, probably several thousands, belonging to the royal household, court, and body-guard. The "harts, roebucks, &c.," whatever the exact meaning of each word may be, evidently denote the wild game, as distinct from the herds and flocks; the "fatted fowl" apparently signifies "dainty food" generally, as distinct from the staple of ordinary meat.

Verse 22. - And Solomon's provision [marg. bread, but לֶחֶם, strictly signifies any kind of food] for one day was thirty measures [Heb. cots. The כֹּר was both a liquid and a dry measure (ch. 5:11) and was the equivalent to the homer (Ezekiel 45:14), but its precise capacity is doubtful. According to Josephus, it contained eighty-six gallons; according to the Rabbins, forty-four] of fine flour and threescore measures of meal. [Thenius calculates that this amount of flour would yield 28,000 lbs. of bread, which (allowing 2 lbs. to each person) would give 14,000 as the number of Solomon's retainers. This computation, however, could have but little value did not his calculations, based on the consumption of flesh, mentioned presently (allowing 1.5 lbs. per head), lead to the same result.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Solomon’s
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

provisions
לֶֽחֶם־ (le·ḥem-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

for a single
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

day
לְי֣וֹם (lə·yō·wm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

were
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

thirty
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

cors
כֹּר֙ (kōr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3734: A deep round vessel, a cor, a dry measure

of fine flour,
סֹ֔לֶת (sō·leṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5560: Fine flour

sixty
וְשִׁשִּׁ֥ים (wə·šiš·šîm)
Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural
Strong's 8346: Sixty

cors
כֹּ֖ר (kōr)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3734: A deep round vessel, a cor, a dry measure

of meal,
קָֽמַח׃ (qā·maḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7058: Flour, meal


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