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In the context of ancient Israel, the role of a "commissary of the king" refers to an official appointed to oversee the provision and distribution of supplies necessary for the maintenance of the royal household and the army. This position was crucial for the efficient administration of the kingdom, ensuring that the needs of the king and his court were met, as well as supporting military campaigns.

The concept of a commissary is most notably illustrated during the reign of King Solomon, who organized his kingdom into administrative districts, each responsible for supplying provisions for the king's household for one month of the year. This system is detailed in 1 Kings 4:7, which states, "Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household. Each one made provision for one month of the year."

These governors, or commissaries, were tasked with gathering resources such as grain, wine, oil, and livestock from their respective regions. The efficient management of these resources was essential for maintaining the prosperity and stability of Solomon's reign, which was marked by peace and economic growth. The commissaries ensured that the king's table was always well-supplied, reflecting the wealth and abundance of Solomon's kingdom.

The role of the commissary also extended to military logistics. In times of war, the commissary would be responsible for ensuring that the army was adequately supplied with food, weapons, and other necessities. This logistical support was vital for the success of military campaigns and the defense of the kingdom.

The position of commissary required individuals who were not only trustworthy and loyal to the king but also skilled in administration and resource management. The effectiveness of these officials directly impacted the king's ability to govern and project power both domestically and internationally.

In the broader biblical narrative, the role of the commissary underscores the importance of wise and organized leadership. It highlights the necessity of planning and resource management in achieving the goals of the kingdom, reflecting the biblical principle that good stewardship is essential for prosperity and success.

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1 Kings 4:7-19,27,28
And 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.
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1 Chronicles 27:25-31
And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
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2 Chronicles 26:10
Also he built towers in the desert, and dig many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: farmers also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.
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2 Chronicles 32:28,29
Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.
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Library

The Life of Mr. John Scrimzeor.
... Andrews, Dunkeld, Galloway, the isles, Dumblain, Mr. Hewison commissary of Edinburgh ...
Mr. Scrimzeor gave a faithful testimony against the king's supremacy over ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr john 4.htm

The Third Trumpet.
... Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, succeeded him, and that, as Paul the Deacon ... prefects
of the pr??torium, prefect of the city, questor, commissary of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mede/a key to the apocalypse/the third trumpet.htm

The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline ...
... first; for during the days of the Commonwealth old soldiers of the king's army had ...
by Dr. Blair, who arrived in 1689 with limited powers as commissary of the ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter v the puritan beginnings.htm

The Life of the Honourable Archibald Campbel Marquis of Argyle.
... both lawyers and divers others, anent the deposing of the king, and had ... next sitting
thereof." Montrose condescended on Mr. James Stuart commissary of Dunkeld ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of the honourable.htm

The Neighbor Colonies to virginia-Maryland and the Carolinas.
... the House of Commons, then on the brink of open rupture with the king, presented
a ... The efforts of Dr. Thomas Bray, commissary of the Bishop of London, a man of ...
/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter vi the neighbor colonies.htm

Index.
... Bissell, Edwin C., 380. Blair, Commissary, 52. Blair, Samuel, 16o, 167. ... Kieft, Governor,
70, 71. King, Thomas Starr, 383. King's Chapel, Boston, 224. ...
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Sermon at the Opening Services of the General Convention, October ...
... with their oppressed country felt bound to pray for King George until ... Duer, members
of the Continental Congress, and David Brooks, commissary-general of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/whipple/five sermons/i sermon at the opening.htm

The Saybrook Platform and the Toleration Act
... four years later, in 1689 (the year that Episcopacy erected King's Chapel, Boston,
with its royal endowment of L100 per year), the first commissary had been ...
/.../chapter vii the saybrook platform.htm

Touching the First Subject of all the Forementioned Power of the ...
... if she exceed, the officers have power to restrain her by order from the King. ... Text,
it is objected; That by the Church is meant the Bishop, or his Commissary? ...
/.../chap vii touching the first.htm

The Third Continental Journey.
... shall be the seat of the Greek government; and the young king, Otho, laid ... the Fifth
Month, and were kindly accommodated at the office of the Commissary Ramsay. ...
/.../chapter xii the third continental.htm