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How many officers did Solomon have?

Biblical Passages

1 Kings 9:23
These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon’s work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.

2 Chronicles 8:10
And these were the chief of king Solomon’s officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

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Did Solomon have 550 or 250 officers? Can’t be both!
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Current problemHow many officers did Solomon have?
Book1 KingsBook2 ChroniclesTypeContradiction