1 Kings 4:10
1 Kings 4:10 in Multiple Translations
Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (to him pertained Socoh, and all the land of Hepher);
... the son of Hesed in Arubboth; Socoh and all the land of Hepher were under his control;
Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher was his);
The sonne of Hesed in Aruboth, to whom perteined Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
Ben-Hesed [is] in Aruboth, hath Sochoh and all the land of Hepher;
Ben Hesed, in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
Benhesed in Aruboth: his was Socho, and all the land of Epher.
Ben-Hesed, for Arubboth and Socoh towns and the area near Hepher town;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 4:10
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1 Kings 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
חֶ֖סֶד
בָּֽ/אֲרֻבּ֑וֹת
ל֥/וֹ
שֹׂכֹ֖ה
וְ/כָל
אֶ֥רֶץ
חֵֽפֶר
בֶּן
Ben-Cheçed
H1136
Ben-hesed
N-ms
חֶ֖סֶד
Ben-Cheçed
H1136
Ben-hesed
N-proper
בָּֽ/אֲרֻבּ֑וֹת
ʼĂrubbôwth
H700
Arubboth
Prep | N-proper
ל֥/וֹ
Prep | Suff
שֹׂכֹ֖ה
Sôwkôh
H7755
Soco
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
חֵֽפֶר
Chêpher
H2660
Hepher
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:10
בֶּן
Ben-Cheçed
H1136
"Ben-hesed"
N-ms
Ben-hesed, or son of mercy, was an officer of King Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:10 as the son of Hesed. His name highlights the importance of mercy in his family.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.10; son of: Hesed (H2618) § Ben-hesed = "son of mercy" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Hesed. See also: 1 Kings 4:10.
חֶ֖סֶד
Ben-Cheçed
H1136
"Ben-hesed"
N-proper
Ben-hesed, or son of mercy, was an officer of King Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:10 as the son of Hesed. His name highlights the importance of mercy in his family.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.10; son of: Hesed (H2618) § Ben-hesed = "son of mercy" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Hesed. See also: 1 Kings 4:10.
בָּֽ/אֲרֻבּ֑וֹת
ʼĂrubbôwth
H700
"Arubboth"
Prep | N-proper
Arubboth was a region in ancient Palestine marked by King Solomon for tax purposes, its name meaning 'windows' in Hebrew. The area was likely known for its fertile land and abundant resources. It is mentioned in the Bible as part of Solomon's administrative divisions.
Definition: § Aruboth = "windows" a district marked by Solomon for tax purposes
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aruboth. See also: 1 Kings 4:10.
ל֥/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
שֹׂכֹ֖ה
Sôwkôh
H7755
"Soco"
N-proper
Soco was a town in the lowlands of Judah, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:10. It was also the name of another town in the mountain district of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:18.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.18; son of: Heber (H2268I) § Shocho or Shochoh or Sochoh or Shoco or Socoh = "bushy" 1) a town in the lowlands of Judah 2) a town in the mountain district of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shocho, Shochoh, Sochoh, Soco, Socoh. See also: Joshua 15:35; 1 Kings 4:10; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
חֵֽפֶר
Chêpher
H2660
"Hepher"
N-proper
Hepher refers to a place in Palestine or a person's name, meaning a well. In 1 Chronicles 11:36, a man named Hepher is listed as one of David's warriors, known for his strength. It symbolizes a source of life.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36 § Hepher = "a well" 1) a place in ancient Canaan, west of the Jordan, conquered by Joshua 2) a place in Judah, probably the same as 1 above
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Hepher. See also: Numbers 26:32; Joshua 17:2; 1 Chronicles 11:36.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:10
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 4:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:10
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:10
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
Context — Solomon’s Twelve Officers
8and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;
9Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
10Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
11Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife); 12Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:35 | Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, |
| 2 | Joshua 12:17 | the king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one; |
| 3 | Joshua 17:2 | So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. |
1 Kings 4:10 Summary
This verse tells us about Ben-hesed, one of King Solomon's governors, who was in charge of the area of Arubboth, including Socoh and the land of Hepher. It shows how Solomon divided his kingdom into smaller parts, with each governor responsible for a specific region, similar to how Moses divided the responsibilities of leading the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27. This helps us understand the importance of organization and delegation in leadership, as also highlighted in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, where different parts of the body work together to achieve a common purpose. By studying this verse, we can learn valuable lessons about faithfulness, responsibility, and teamwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ben-hesed and what was his role in the kingdom?
Ben-hesed was one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing food for the king and his household, as seen in 1 Kings 4:7-19, with his specific territory including Arubboth and the land of Hepher.
What is the significance of Socoh being part of Ben-hesed's territory?
Socoh, being part of Ben-hesed's territory, indicates the extent of his administrative region, similar to how other governors had multiple cities and lands under their care, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9-12.
How does this verse relate to the overall administration of Solomon's kingdom?
This verse highlights Solomon's organizational skills and the delegation of responsibilities to his governors, ensuring the smooth operation of his kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 4:1-28, which also showcases his wisdom and leadership abilities, as noted in 1 Kings 3:12.
What can we learn from the way Solomon structured his kingdom?
We can learn about the importance of delegation, organization, and leadership from Solomon's example, which is also reflected in other biblical principles such as Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses is advised to appoint leaders to help him govern the people of Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over the kingdoms of men, and how can we apply this understanding to our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like Ben-hesed, faithfully manage the resources and responsibilities God has given us, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30?
- How does the biblical concept of stewardship, as exemplified by Solomon's governors, relate to our role as Christians in managing God's creation, as mentioned in Genesis 1:28-30?
- What does the organization of Solomon's kingdom teach us about the value of teamwork and cooperation in achieving common goals, as also seen in Romans 12:3-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:10
The son of Hesed in Aruboth,.... Which seems to have been in the tribe of Judah by the places that follow: to him [pertained] Sochoh; there were two places of this name in that tribe, Joshua 15:35;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:10
The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher: The son of Hesed - or Ben-hesed.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
There were two Sochohs, but both near together. See ,48. The land of Hepher, in Judah. See .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
(10) The third division was also in the land of the Philistines, being part of the territory assigned to Judah. Sochoh is mentioned in Joshua 15:35, and is noticed in 1 Samuel 17:1-3 as close to the field of battle on which David slew Goliath. Hepher is an old Amorite city which was conquered by Joshua (Joshua 12:17), still, by a curious survival, giving its name to the whole district, to which the name Aruboth (otherwise unknown) is here also given.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:10
10. the son of Hesed] Read Ben-Hesed. Of Hesed we have no further notice. in Aruboth] The Hebrew points require us to spell the word Arubboth. Judging from the names which follow, Arubboth was a town or district in the low country lying between the mountainous portion of Judah and the Mediterranean. There was Sochoh (more correctly Socoh) a place noticed Joshua 15:35, and also as being near the encampment of the Philistines in Goliath’s time (1 Samuel 17:1). A king of Hepher is mentioned Joshua 12:17, to whom probably this land of Hepher pertained. The other names in the list in Joshua are of towns in this district to which we know Socoh belonged.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:10
Sochoh - See Joshua 15:35.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:10
10. Aruboth… Socoh… Hepher — Sites now unknown.