1 Kings 4:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);

American Standard Version (1901)

Ben-abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife);

Bible in Basic English

... the son of Abinadab in all Naphath-dor; his wife was Taphath, the daughter of Solomon.

Free Bible Version

Ben-abinadab, in the whole of Naphath-dor (Taphath, the daughter of Solomon, was his wife);

Geneva Bible 1599

The sonne of Abinadab in all the region of Dor, which had Taphath the daughter of Salomon to wife.

King James (Authorized) Version

The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

Translation for Translators

Ben-Abinadab, who was married to Solomon’s daughter Taphath, for all the Dor district;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ben-Abinadab, in all Naphoth Dor (he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon as his wife);

Noah Webster Bible

The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; who had Taphath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:

World English Bible

Ben Abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath, Solomon’s daughter, as wife);

Young's Literal Translation

Ben-Abinadab [hath] all the elevation of Dor, Taphath daughter of Solomon became his wife.

Context

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

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);

Summary

1 Kings 4:11 lists one of King Solomon's twelve district governors, Ben-Abinadab, who was in charge of Naphath Dor. This verse highlights the administrative structure and organization implemented by King Solomon to govern his kingdom efficiently. It showcases the wisdom and foresight of Solomon in delegating authority and responsibilities to trusted officials, reflecting his desire for order and prosperity in his reign. The mention of Ben-Abinadab also signifies the importance of competent and capable leaders in the successful administration of a kingdom, emphasizing the value of wise counsel and delegation of duties.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Baana the son of Ahilud, to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean,.... All which were places in the tribe of Manasseh, Jos 17:11; which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel; so described, to distinguish it, as is thought, from Zaretan in Jos 3:16; and the country this officer presided over reached also from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam; the two first of these were in the tribe of Manasseh, and the last in the tribe of Zebulun, Jos 19:11.