Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Levy

(1 Ki. 4:6, R.V.; 5:13), forced service. The service of tributaries was often thus exacted by kings. Solomon raised a "great levy" of 30, 000 men, about two per cent. of the population, to work for him by courses on Lebanon. Adoram (12:18) presided over this forced labour service (Ger.Frohndienst; Fr.corvee).