מלכים א, פרק ה׳, פסוק ז׳

King Solomon established a highly efficient administrative system that guaranteed a perfect, steady flow of supplies to the royal court. The appointed officers managed the various districts of the land, collected taxes, and provided everything the king required. To maintain this system, each officer carried the responsibility of supplying the royal court for exactly one month of the year [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

While the king's household economy was already established, the focus broadens to reveal a much larger logistical operation. Earlier accounts focused strictly on the permanent members of the royal household, but the provisions expanded to include food for the horses as well as an entirely new circle of diners [רד"ק]. This expanded group consisted of people who occasionally joined the king for a meal [רד"ק], especially foreign guests and representatives traveling from distant countries [מצודת דוד].

The sheer scale of this operation was massive. Tradition notes that each of Solomon's wives prepared a full royal feast every single day, which highlights the incredible logistical marvel the officers achieved to meet their supply goals [חומת אנך]. These officials successfully delivered all the necessities for the royal table and the stables to their designated locations [מלבי"ם], never holding back anything from their required monthly quotas [רד"ק]. The commentators agree that the officers ensured absolutely nothing was lacking [מצודת ציון, רלב"ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The level of wealth and service was so meticulous that the guests had every need met [מצודת דוד]. This royal abundance even included serving fresh summer fruits to the king's table in the middle of winter [רש"י].