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Hesed was one of the twelve district overseers who provided supplies for King Solomon and his household.
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Hesed is mentioned in the Bible as one of the twelve district overseers appointed by King Solomon to provide supplies for the king and his household. Each overseer was responsible for provisioning the royal court for one month out of the year (1Ki.4.7). Hesed was in charge of the district of Arubboth (1Ki.4.10). These district overseers were responsible for collecting and delivering the necessary provisions, such as food, drink, and other supplies, to support the king's vast household and administration. The appointment of these overseers reflects Solomon's wise governance and the organization of his kingdom. No other information about Hesed's personal life or background is provided in the Bible. (1Ki.4.10).
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(kindness), the son of Hesed or Ben-Chesed, was commissary for Solomon. (1 Kings 4:10) (B.C. about 995.)
HE'SED (kindness), the father of one of Solomon's commissariat officers, 1 Kgs 4:10.
HE'SED (kindness), the father of one of Solomon's commissariat officers, 1 Kgs 4:10.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2618
Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
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