1 Kings 4:27Those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month; they let nothing be lacking.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~950 BC. Solomon's vast palace complex bustling with administrators ensuring thousands are fed daily. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: documenting with administrative precision the scope of God's blessing
The original word
ḥāsēr (חָסֵר) — to lack, be without, come short of what is needed
Why it matters
Solomon's court fed approximately 14,000 people daily according to archaeological estimates
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:27
This wasn't about luxury—it was about diplomatic necessity as foreign dignitaries constantly visited
Common misconceptionPeople see this as endorsing luxury, but it describes the burden of leadership—Solomon had to feed thousands of officials, servants, and foreign visitors daily for diplomatic purposes.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:27 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:27 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include provision, abundance, stewardship. Notable phrases: they let nothing be lacking; provided food.
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
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— Genesis 45:8
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