9:22a But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery,
But Solomon did not force any of the Israelites to work as slaves.
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Solomon never used any of the Israelites as slaves.
9:22b because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains,
They were his soldiers, his government officials, his officers, his captains,
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The Israelite men became soldiers, civil servants, military leaders/officers, elite troops,
9:22c and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.
and the commanders of his chariots and chariot drivers.
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and the commanders of his chariots and horsemen.
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