1 Kings 4:12
1 Kings 4:12 in Multiple Translations
Baana 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;
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;
Baana, the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is by the side of Zarethan, under Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as the far side of Jokmeam;
Baana, son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, the whole of Beth-shan near Zarethan below Jezreel, and from Beth-shan to Abel-meholah and across to Jokmeam;
Baana the sonne of Ahilud in Taanach, and Megiddo, and in all Beth-shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Izreel, from Beth-shean to Abelmeholah, eue til beyond ouer against Iokmeam:
Baana Ben-Ahilud [hath] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-Shean, which [is] by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-Shean unto Abel-Meholah, unto beyond Jokneam.
Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth Shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, even to the place that is beyond Jokneam:
Bana the son of Ahilud, who governed Thanac and Mageddo, and all Bethsan, which is by Sarthana beneath Jezrael, from Bethsan unto Abelmehula over against Jecmaan.
Ahilud’s son Baana, for Taanach and Megiddo towns, and all the region near Zarethan city, and from Beth-Shan city south of Jezreel as far as Abel-Meholah town and Jokmeam city;
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1 Kings 4:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּֽעֲנָא֙
בֶּן
אֲחִיל֔וּד
תַּעְנַ֖ךְ
וּ/מְגִדּ֑וֹ
וְ/כָל
בֵּ֣ית
שְׁאָ֡ן
אֲשֶׁר֩
אֵ֨צֶל
צָרְתַ֜נָ/ה
מִ/תַּ֣חַת
לְ/יִזְרְעֶ֗אל
מִ/בֵּ֤ית
שְׁאָן֙
עַ֚ד
אָבֵ֣ל
מְחוֹלָ֔ה
עַ֖ד
מֵ/עֵ֥בֶר
לְ/יָקְמֳעָֽם
בַּֽעֲנָא֙
Baʻănâʼ
H1195
Baana
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֲחִיל֔וּד
ʼĂchîylûwd
H286
Ahilud
N-proper
תַּעְנַ֖ךְ
Taʻănâk
H8590
Taanach
N-proper
וּ/מְגִדּ֑וֹ
Mᵉgiddôwn
H4023
Megiddo
Conj | N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
Beth-shean
N-proper
שְׁאָ֡ן
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
Beth-shean
N-proper
אֲשֶׁר֩
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אֵ֨צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep
צָרְתַ֜נָ/ה
Tsârᵉthân
H6891
Zarethan
N-proper | Suff
מִ/תַּ֣חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Prep
לְ/יִזְרְעֶ֗אל
Yizrᵉʻêʼl
H3157
Jezreel
Prep | N-proper
מִ/בֵּ֤ית
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
Beth-shean
Prep | N-proper
שְׁאָן֙
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
Beth-shean
N-proper
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אָבֵ֣ל
ʼÂbêl Mᵉchôwlâh
H65
Abel-meholah
N-proper
מְחוֹלָ֔ה
ʼÂbêl Mᵉchôwlâh
H65
Abel-meholah
N-proper
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מֵ/עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
side
Prep | N-ms
לְ/יָקְמֳעָֽם
Yoqmᵉʻâm
H3361
Jokmeam
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:12
בַּֽעֲנָא֙
Baʻănâʼ
H1195
"Baana"
N-proper
Baana means in affliction and is the name of four Israelites, including a commissariat officer under Solomon and a father of Zadok who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.4; father of: Zadok (H6659J) § Baana or Baanah = "in the affliction" 1) the son of Ahilud, Solomon's commissariat officer in Jezreel and the north of the Jordan valley 2) another of Solomon's officers 3) father of Zadok who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Baana, Baanah. See also: 1 Kings 4:12; 1 Kings 4:16; Nehemiah 3:4.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֲחִיל֔וּד
ʼĂchîylûwd
H286
"Ahilud"
N-proper
Ahilud was an Israelite living during King David's time, and his sons included Jehoshaphat, a recorder, and Baana, an officer of Solomon. His name means child's brother. Ahilud is mentioned in 2 Samuel 8:16.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.16; father of: Jehoshaphat (H3092), Baana (H1195) § Ahilud = "child's brother" 1) father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder 2) father of Baana, an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahilud. See also: 2 Samuel 8:16; 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chronicles 18:15.
תַּעְנַ֖ךְ
Taʻănâk
H8590
"Taanach"
N-proper
Taanach was an ancient city in Palestine, conquered by Joshua and given to the Levites. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a city near the waters of Megiddo.
Definition: Taanach or Tanach = "sandy" an ancient Canaanite city conquered by Joshua and allotted to the half tribe of Manasseh although in the territory of Issachar; given to the Kohathite Levites; located on the west of the Jordan and near the waters of Megiddo Also named: a.ner (עָנֵר "Aner" H6063H)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Taanach, Tanach. See also: Joshua 12:21; Judges 1:27; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
וּ/מְגִדּ֑וֹ
Mᵉgiddôwn
H4023
"Megiddo"
Conj | N-proper
Megiddo was an important city in ancient Israel, located near Mount Carmel and Nazareth. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place of crowds and is also known as Armageddon, where many battles took place, including the one described in Revelation 16:16.
Definition: Megiddo or Megiddon = "place of crowds" ancient city of Canaan assigned to Manasseh and located on the southern rim of the plain of Esdraelon 6 miles (10 km) from Mount Carmel and 11 miles (18 km) from Nazareth Also named: Armageddōn (Ἀρμαγεδδών "Armageddon" G0717)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Megiddo, Megiddon. See also: Joshua 12:21; 2 Kings 9:27; Zechariah 12:11.
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.
בֵּ֣ית
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
"Beth-shean"
N-proper
Beth-shean was a place in ancient Palestine, west of the Jordan River. Its name means house of ease and it was located in the region of Manasseh.
Definition: § Beth-shean or Beth-Shan = "house of ease" a place in Manasseh, west of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shean, Beth-Shan. See also: Joshua 17:11; 1 Samuel 31:12; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
שְׁאָ֡ן
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
"Beth-shean"
N-proper
Beth-shean was a place in ancient Palestine, west of the Jordan River. Its name means house of ease and it was located in the region of Manasseh.
Definition: § Beth-shean or Beth-Shan = "house of ease" a place in Manasseh, west of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shean, Beth-Shan. See also: Joshua 17:11; 1 Samuel 31:12; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
אֲשֶׁר֩
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אֵ֨צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep
Beside or near, this preposition indicates proximity or closeness to something or someone. It is often translated as at, by, or near in the King James Version, and is used to describe physical or spatial relationships in the Bible.
Definition: 1) beside, by, near, nearness, joining, proximity subst 2) (BDB) 2a) conjunction, proximity 2b) beside, in proximity, contiguous to, from beside
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also H1018 (בֵּית הָאֵצֶל). See also: Genesis 39:10; 2 Chronicles 9:18; Proverbs 7:8.
צָרְתַ֜נָ/ה
Tsârᵉthân
H6891
"Zarethan"
N-proper | Suff
Zarethan, or Zarthan, refers to a place in the Jordan valley where the river parted for Israel to cross, meaning their distress. This event was crucial in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: § Zarthan or Zaretan = "their distress" a place in the Jordan valley where the river parted for Israel to pass over for the conquest of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zarthan. q See also: Joshua 3:16; 1 Kings 4:12; 1 Kings 7:46.
מִ/תַּ֣חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
לְ/יִזְרְעֶ֗אל
Yizrᵉʻêʼl
H3157
"Jezreel"
Prep | N-proper
Jezreel means God sows, the name of a city in Issachar and a place in Palestine where God sows or nurtures growth.
Definition: Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010M) § Jezreel = "God sows" a city in Issachar on the northwest spur of Mount Gilboa
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: Jezreel. See also: Joshua 15:56; 2 Kings 9:15; Hosea 2:24.
מִ/בֵּ֤ית
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
"Beth-shean"
Prep | N-proper
Beth-shean was a place in ancient Palestine, west of the Jordan River. Its name means house of ease and it was located in the region of Manasseh.
Definition: § Beth-shean or Beth-Shan = "house of ease" a place in Manasseh, west of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shean, Beth-Shan. See also: Joshua 17:11; 1 Samuel 31:12; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
שְׁאָן֙
Bêyth Shᵉʼân
H1052
"Beth-shean"
N-proper
Beth-shean was a place in ancient Palestine, west of the Jordan River. Its name means house of ease and it was located in the region of Manasseh.
Definition: § Beth-shean or Beth-Shan = "house of ease" a place in Manasseh, west of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shean, Beth-Shan. See also: Joshua 17:11; 1 Samuel 31:12; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
עַ֚ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אָבֵ֣ל
ʼÂbêl Mᵉchôwlâh
H65
"Abel-meholah"
N-proper
Abel-meholah was a city in ancient Palestine, located in the region of Issachar, and is mentioned in the Bible as the birthplace of the prophet Elisha. The name means meadow of dancing, suggesting a beautiful and peaceful place.
Definition: Abel Meholah = "meadow of dancing" a city of Issachar, birthplace of Elisha
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Abel-meholah. See also: Judges 7:22; 1 Kings 4:12; 1 Kings 19:16.
מְחוֹלָ֔ה
ʼÂbêl Mᵉchôwlâh
H65
"Abel-meholah"
N-proper
Abel-meholah was a city in ancient Palestine, located in the region of Issachar, and is mentioned in the Bible as the birthplace of the prophet Elisha. The name means meadow of dancing, suggesting a beautiful and peaceful place.
Definition: Abel Meholah = "meadow of dancing" a city of Issachar, birthplace of Elisha
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Abel-meholah. See also: Judges 7:22; 1 Kings 4:12; 1 Kings 19:16.
עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מֵ/עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
"side"
Prep | N-ms
This word describes a region or side, often referring to the area beyond or across a river, and can be used to describe a location, direction, or perspective.
Definition: : ahead/beyond 1) region beyond or across, side 1a) region across or beyond 1b) side, opposite side
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight. See also: Genesis 50:10; Joshua 22:11; Isaiah 7:20.
לְ/יָקְמֳעָֽם
Yoqmᵉʻâm
H3361
"Jokmeam"
Prep | N-proper
Jokmeam was a city in Palestine, a place of refuge for the Kohathite Levites, and its name means gathered by the people.
Definition: Jokmeam = "gathered by the people" a city of refuge in Ephraim given to the Kohathite Levites Another name of qiv.tsa.yim (קִבְצַיִם "Kibzaim" H6911)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jokmeam. Compare H3360 (יְקַמְעָם), H3362 (יׇקְנְעָם). See also: 1 Kings 4:12; 1 Chronicles 6:53.
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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);
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;
13Ben-geber in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead belonged to him, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars); 14Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 17:11 | Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. |
| 2 | Judges 5:19 | Kings came and fought; then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, but they took no plunder of silver. |
| 3 | Joshua 3:16 | the flowing water stood still. It backed up as far upstream as Adam, a city in the area of Zarethan, while the water flowing toward the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea ) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 19:16 | You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 31:10 | They put his armor in the temple of the Ashtoreths and hung his body on the wall of Beth-shan. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 23:29–30 | At the end of Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 18:46 | And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 7:46 | The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 6:68 | Jokmeam, Beth-horon, |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 31:12 | all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. |
1 Kings 4:12 Summary
This verse describes the territory assigned to Baana son of Ahilud, one of Solomon's officers, which included several important cities in Israel. The description highlights Solomon's wisdom and organizational skills, as he divided his kingdom into manageable regions, each governed by a trusted officer. This system allowed Solomon to maintain control and provide for his people, as seen in 1 Kings 4:20 and Proverbs 29:7. By studying this verse, we can learn about the importance of effective leadership and organization, and how these principles can be applied to our own lives, as encouraged in Romans 13:1-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Baana son of Ahilud's territory in 1 Kings 4:12?
Baana's territory, which includes Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean, was a crucial region in Israel, providing a strong defense against neighboring nations, as seen in Judges 1:27 and 1 Samuel 31:7.
Why does the Bible provide such detailed descriptions of the territories assigned to each of Solomon's officers?
The detailed descriptions serve to emphasize Solomon's wisdom and organizational skills, as well as to provide a historical record of the division of Israel during his reign, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:1-19 and Deuteronomy 1:15.
What can we learn from the administrative structure established by Solomon in 1 Kings 4:12?
We can learn about the importance of effective leadership, delegation, and organization, as Solomon divided his kingdom into manageable regions, each governed by a trusted officer, similar to the principles found in Exodus 18:13-27 and Matthew 25:14-30.
How does the description of Baana's territory relate to the overall theme of 1 Kings?
The description of Baana's territory contributes to the overall theme of 1 Kings, which highlights Solomon's wisdom, wealth, and power, as well as the challenges and consequences of his reign, as seen in 1 Kings 1-11 and Proverbs 1:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does the assignment of Baana to this specific territory reveal about Solomon's priorities and values as a leader?
- How can we apply the principles of effective leadership and organization seen in 1 Kings 4:12 to our own lives and responsibilities?
- What role do you think faith and trust in God played in the establishment and maintenance of Solomon's administrative structure?
- In what ways can we learn from the successes and failures of Solomon's reign, as described in 1 Kings, to inform our own decisions and actions?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud, [to him pertained] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean,.... All which were places in the tribe of Manasseh, Joshua 17:11; which [is] by Zartanah beneath Jezreel; so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:12
Zartanah beneath Jezreel, which was in Issachar. And this seems added to distinguish it from that Zartanah, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:12
1 Kings 4:12 Baana the son of Ahilud; [to him pertained] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which [is] by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, [even] unto [the place that is] beyond Jokneam:Ver. 12. Taanach and Megiddo.] These were in the tribe of Manasseh: he had also part of Issachar, and part of Zebulun; for in this business they shared out the land, not by tribes but districts, or provinces; that things might be equally carried.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:12
(12) The fifth division must have been large and important, including much of the great plain of Esdraelon or Jezreel, the garden and battle-field of Northern Palestine, and extending to the Jordan valley. Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean are all named as Canaanitish cities not taken by Manasseh, but made tributary (Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27). Taanach and Megiddo are referred to in the song of Deborah (Judges 5:19). Megiddo is the place of the death of Ahaziah (2 Kings 9:27) and the fall of Josiah (2 Kings 23:29). Beth-shean is the city in which the body of Saul was exposed in triumph (1 Samuel 31:12). Abel-meholah, the birth-place of Elisha (1 Kings 19:16), lies south of Beth-shean, and is mentioned in the record of the rout of the Midianites by Gideon (Judges 7:22). Jokmeam (for such is the right reading) is a Levitical city in Ephraim (1 Chronicles 6:68), apparently called Kibzaim in Joshua 21:22, and must have been an outlying part of this division.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:12
12. Baana the son of Ahilud] Probably the brother of Jehoshaphat the recorder mentioned in 1 Kings 4:3. Taanach and Megiddo] These places are both inland to the east of Dor, Megiddo being a little north of Taanach which lies in the valley of Esdraelon. Cf. Judges 5:19 ‘Taanach by the waters of Megiddo.’ Beth-shean is still further east nearer to the Jordan, and Zartanah is no doubt Zarethan or Zarthan (Joshua 3:16), which must have been close to the Jordan. Abel-meholah is south from Beth-shean in the Jordan valley. The name Jokneam should be, on the authority both of Hebrew, Septuagint and Vulgate, written Jokmeam. This place is mentioned 1 Chronicles 6:68, but in the parallel passage Joshua 21:22 Kibzaim is given instead. In both passages the place is assigned as one of the Levitical cities in the tribe of Ephraim, which would suit entirely with the text of the present verse, as it would then be in the same district as Zarthan and Abel-meholah, whereas Jokneam lies to the north of the ridge of Carmel, not far from the coast of the Mediterranean. The scribe’s confusion between Jokmeam ιχξςν and Kibzaim χαφιν is not difficult to understand on looking at the forms in Hebrew.
Instead of the italics to him pertained at the beginning of this verse, it is simpler to substitute in, which stands in all the previous verses. beneath Jezreel] implies that the place or district so described lay in the plain country stretching south of Jezreel. That city was built on a small height and looked south over the plain of Esdraelon.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:12
On these cities see Joshua 12:21; Joshua 3:16; Judges 7:22; Joshua 21:22.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:12
12. Taanach and Megiddo — In the great plain of Esdraelon. See on Joshua 12:21; Judges 5:19. Beth-shean — The modern Beisan, between Mount Gilboa and the Jordan. See Joshua 17:11. Zartanah — This place has not been identified.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:12
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Guilt and Freedom by David Roper | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the book of Joshua and the thrilling days of Israel's conquest of the land. He emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience as crucial |
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(Europe 2008) Session 4 - Assuming the Ministry of Christ by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following Jesus wholeheartedly. He highlights how the disciples left everything behind to follow Jesus and how they watche |
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The Continuing Decline of Modesty by David Cooper | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging the unexpected challenges he faced while preparing his sermon. He warns against finding glory in physical appearances and cauti |
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(Elijah Legacy) 9. Do Not Tolerate Jezebel by David Davis | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Elijah and his confrontation with Jezebel. He emphasizes the supernatural power that was upon Elijah as he ran across the Jezree |
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Greatness of Christ by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher emphasizes the importance of being mentally prepared and ready for spiritual battle, drawing from various biblical examples where individuals were instructed to gird u |
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Trusting in Jesus by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh preaches on the contrast between those who trust in earthly strength and possessions versus those who trust in the name of the LORD. He explains how some find pride in |