Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.
Of the children
But they were men
Bible References
Of the children
Leviticus 25:39
If an Israelite becomes poor and sells himself to you, do not work him like a slave.
But they were men
1 Kings 4:1
Solomon was king over all Israel.
1 Samuel 8:11
Samuel said: These are the rights of a king: He will draft your sons and make them serve on his chariots and horses, and make them run ahead of his chariots.
2 Chronicles 8:9
Solomon did not make any of the Israelites slaves for his projects. Instead, they were the soldiers, officers, generals, and commanders of his chariot and cavalry units.