1 Kings 5:14
And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
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Gill's Exposition
And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses,.... In their turns; these are the servants of his he proposed to be with Hiram's servants, assisting in cutting down the trees, and…
Here is, I. The performance of the agreement between Solomon and Hiram. Each of the parties made good his engagement. 1. Hiram delivered Solomon the timber, according to his bargain, Kg1 5:10. The…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
by courses The word is that which is used of -changes" of raiment. These men came and went away by -turns."
Adoniram See 1Ki 4:6. Josephus gives to this man the name Ἀδώραμος; he does not give a list…