8 occurrences in 11 translations

'District' in the Bible

Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

Verse ConceptsadvisersOfficersRank

Solomon had twelve district governors appointed throughout Israel who acquired supplies for the king and his palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year.

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveGovernorsSolomon, Life OfStoringYearsDerisionOne MonthPeople ProvidingTwelve Beings

The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsTables

Ahab asked, "By whom will this be accomplished?" He answered, "This is what the Lord says, 'By the servants of the district governors.'" Ahab asked, "Who will launch the attack?" He answered, "You will."

Verse ConceptsCommanderOfficersWho Is The Doer?First To Fight

So Ahab assembled the 232 servants of the district governors. After that he assembled all the Israelite army, numbering 7,000.

Verse ConceptsSeven ThousandTwo Hundred And Some

The servants of the district governors led the march. When Ben Hadad sent messengers, they reported back to him, "Men are marching out of Samaria."

Verse ConceptsFirst To Fight

They marched out of the city with the servants of the district governors in the lead and the army behind them.

Of Jezebel also has the Lord spoken, saying, ‘The dogs will eat Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.’

Verse ConceptsEating Corpsesjezebel

Bible Theasaurus

Region (191 instances)
Territory (344 instances)

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