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13 [a]Then King Solomon raised up a labor force from all of Israel, and the labor force numbered thirty thousand men.

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  1. 1 Kings 5:13 King Solomon’s wisdom was apparent in scheduling the workforce for monthly tours during the building of the temple. In this way, he was assured of a fresh supply of rested and willing workers. Solomon followed his father’s advice concerning his enemies (vv. 5-9).