1 Kings 5:11-13

International Standard Version

¹¹ In return, Solomon paid Hiram 20,000 kors of wheat as food for his household, and 20 kors of beaten oil. Solomon provided this amount every year during the construction.^[a]

¹² The Lord continued giving Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised, and Hiram and Solomon entered into a peace treaty between themselves.

Conscripted Labor for the Building Program

¹³ King Solomon conscripted laborers from throughout Israel. The work force numbered 30,000 men.