22. But Solomon didn’t make any of the Israelites slaves. Instead, they were soldiers, officials, officers, generals, and commanders of his chariot and cavalry units.
23. These were the officers in charge of Solomon’s projects: 550 foremen for the people who did the work.
24. Pharaoh’s daughter moved from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her. Then he built the Millo.
25. Three times a year Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings on the altar he built for the Lord. He burnt them on the altar that was in the Lord’s presence. And he finished the temple.
26. King Solomon also built a fleet near the Red Sea coast at Ezion Geber by Elath in Edom.
27. Hiram sent his own servants ⌊who were⌋ experienced seamen with the fleet. Along with Solomon’s servants
28. they went to Ophir, got 31,500 pounds of gold, and brought it to King Solomon.