2 Chronicles 8:10

Verse

They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.

American Standard Version (1901)

And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

Now these were the chief men in authority whom King Solomon had: two hundred and fifty of them, in authority over the people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all the chief captains of king Solomon’s army were two hundred and fifty, who taught the people.

Free Bible Version

They were also King Solomon's chief officers, 250 men who supervised the people.

Geneva Bible 1599

So these were the chiefe of the officers which Salomon had, euen two hundreth and fiftie that bare rule ouer the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And these were the chief of king Solomon’s officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

Translation for Translators

They were also King Solomon’s chief officials. There were 250 of them, and they supervised the workers.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were also the chief officers managing the supervisors who belonged to King Solomon, 250 of them, who supervised the people who did the work.

Noah Webster Bible

And these were the chief of king Solomon's officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bore rule over the people.

World English Bible

These were the chief officers of King Solomon, even two-hundred fifty, who ruled over the people.

Young's Literal Translation

and these [are] heads of the officers whom king Solomon hath, two hundred and fifty who are rulers among the people.

Context

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

⁹But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, his officers and captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.¹⁰They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes how Solomon's servants and officials, along with the leaders he appointed, would bring the required offerings to the Lord's temple. It highlights the importance of worship and obedience in the lives of God's people, as they faithfully presented their offerings and sacrifices. The verse reflects the organized and reverent manner in which Solomon and his people approached God, demonstrating their commitment to honoring Him. Through these offerings, they acknowledged God's sovereignty and provision in their lives, seeking His favor and blessing.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

two hundred and fifty that bare rule--(Compare Kg1 9:23). It is generally agreed that the text of one of these passages is corrupt.