Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Abda » Father of » adoniram
adoniram » Also called adoram, a tax gatherer
Ahishar » One of solomon's household officers
Cabinet » Solomon's
Hadoram » Chief officer of the tribute under rehoboam » Probably identical with adoniram of
King » Subordinate officers of » The governor of the household
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Kings » Officers of » Comptroller of the household
Kings » Officers of » Overseer of the tribute
Officer » Civil » Appointed by kings
Palaces » Of kings » Under governors
Solomon » Officers of
Tax » Collectors of
And as He walked along He saw Levi [i.e., the same person as Matthew. See Matt. 9:9], the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the toll booth [i.e., collecting taxes]. He said to him, "Become my follower." And he got up and followed Him.
Verse Concepts
And he answered them, "Do not collect any more [tax money] than you are required to."
Verse Concepts
Then after these things happened, Jesus went out [i.e., probably walking along a street] and saw a publican [Note: This was a person with a bad reputation for dishonest tax collecting activities] named Matthew [i.e., the same as Levi. See Mark 2:14] sitting at the toll booth [collecting taxes] and said, "Become my follower."
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