Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Kings 5:16 in English Standard Version "besides Solomon’s 3,300 chief officers who were over the work, who had charge of the people who carried on the work." 1Ki 4:5 Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend; 1Ki 9:23 These were the chief officers who were over Solomon’s work: 550 who had charge of the people who carried on the work.