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.

Exodus 19:5-6

If you will obey me and are faithful to the terms of my covenant, then out of all the nations you will be my own special possession, for all the earth is mine.

Leviticus 25:39-46

If an Israelite becomes poor and sells himself to you, do not work him like a slave.

1 Samuel 8:11-12

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.

Galatians 4:26

The Jerusalem above is free. She is our mother.

Galatians 4:31

Brothers, we are not children of a slave woman but of the free woman.

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Summary

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.

They were men

Bible References

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Exodus 19:5
If you will obey me and are faithful to the terms of my covenant, then out of all the nations you will be my own special possession, for all the earth is mine.
Leviticus 25:39
If an Israelite becomes poor and sells himself to you, do not work him like a slave.
Galatians 4:26
The Jerusalem above is free. She is our mother.

They were men

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.