1 Kings 9:22

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen ,.... For that was contrary to the law; they might be hired servants, but not bond servants, Leviticus 25:39 .

but they were men of war ; which he kept in pay, a standing army, maintained even in time of peace, in case of necessity, should an enemy attempt to invade or surprise them:

and his servants ; in his family and court, who had offices and employments there:

and his princes ; ministers of state, counsellors, governors of cities, &c.;

and his captains ; officers in his army:

and rulers of his chariots and his horsemen ; war chariots and troopers; see 1 Kings 9:19 .