1 Kings 4:14
1 Kings 4:14 in Multiple Translations
Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;
Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:
Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
Ahinadab, son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
Ahinadab the sonne of Iddo had to Mahanaim:
Ahinadab son of Iddo [hath] Mahanaim.
Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:
Abinadab the son of Addo was chief in Manaim.
Iddo’s son Ahinadab, for Mahanaim city east of the Jordan River;
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1 Kings 4:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב
בֶּן
עִדֹּ֖א
מַחֲנָֽיְמָ/ה
אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב
ʼĂchîynâdâb
H292
Ahinadab
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עִדֹּ֖א
ʻIddôw
H5714
Iddo
N-proper
מַחֲנָֽיְמָ/ה
Machănayim
H4266
Mahanaim
N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:14
אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב
ʼĂchîynâdâb
H292
"Ahinadab"
N-proper
Achinadab was an Israelite who lived during the time of King Solomon, and was the son of Iddo. His name means my brother is noble or generous, and he served as a supply officer in Solomon's kingdom.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.14; son of: Iddo (H5714) § Ahinadab = "my brother is liberal, or, noble" a supply officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ahinadab. See also: 1 Kings 4:14.
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.
עִדֹּ֖א
ʻIddôw
H5714
"Iddo"
N-proper
Iddo was a common name in the Bible, given to five different Israelites, including a prophet's grandfather and a priest during Nehemiah's time. The name means 'His witness' and is mentioned in various books, including Nehemiah and Zechariah. Iddo was an important figure.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 § Iddo = "His witness" 1) father of Abinadab, an officer of Solomon 2) grandfather of the prophet Zechariah 3) a Gershonite Levite, son of Joah 4) a priest in the time of Nehemiah 5) a seer in the time of king Jeroboam of the northern kingdom of Israel 6) son of Zechariah, ruler of the tribe of Manasseh in the time of David 7) a chief of the temple slaves who assembled at Casiphia at the time of the 2nd caravan from Babylon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Iddo. Compare H3035 (יִדּוֹ), H3260 (יֶעְדִּי). See also: 1 Kings 4:14; Ezra 6:14; Zechariah 1:7.
מַחֲנָֽיְמָ/ה
Machănayim
H4266
"Mahanaim"
N-proper | Suff
Mahanaim was a place in Palestine where Jacob met angels, and its name means 'two camps'. It's east of the Jordan River and is an important location in biblical history.
Definition: § Mahanaim = "two camps" a place east of the Jordan, named from Jacob's encounter with angels
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Mahanaim. See also: Genesis 32:3; 2 Samuel 2:29; 1 Chronicles 6:65.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:14
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- 1 Kings 4:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
- Sermons on 1 Kings 4:14
Context — Solomon’s Twelve Officers
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;
15Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon); 16Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 13:26 | the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 17:24 | Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 2:8 | Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 17:27 | When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. |
| 5 | Genesis 32:2 | When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim. |
1 Kings 4:14 Summary
This verse tells us about Ahinadab son of Iddo, who was one of King Solomon's district governors. He was in charge of the region of Mahanaim, which was an important city in the kingdom. Just like Ahinadab son of Iddo served King Solomon, we can serve God by being faithful and responsible with the resources and opportunities He gives us (as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 12:42-48). By trusting God and serving others, we can build strong relationships and communities, just like King Solomon's kingdom was strong and prosperous during his reign (as described in 1 Kings 4:20-28).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ahinadab son of Iddo?
Ahinadab son of Iddo was one of King Solomon's twelve district governors, as listed in 1 Kings 4:7-19, and was responsible for the region of Mahanaim, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:14.
What was the significance of Mahanaim?
Mahanaim was a city in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River, and is also mentioned in Genesis 32:2 and 2 Samuel 17:24, where it served as a place of refuge and a gathering point for Israel's armies.
How did the district governors support King Solomon's administration?
The district governors, including Ahinadab son of Iddo, were responsible for providing food and supplies for the king and his household, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:7, which helped to maintain the stability and prosperity of the kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 4:20-28.
What can we learn from the organization of King Solomon's administration?
The organization of King Solomon's administration, including the appointment of district governors like Ahinadab son of Iddo, demonstrates the importance of wise leadership, delegation, and planning, as emphasized in Proverbs 24:3-4 and Proverbs 27:23-27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can serve others and support the work of God's kingdom, just like Ahinadab son of Iddo served King Solomon?
- How can I be a good steward of the resources and responsibilities that God has given me, whether in my family, church, or community?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate faithfulness and loyalty to God, just like Ahinadab son of Iddo demonstrated loyalty to King Solomon?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs and the needs of those around me, just like King Solomon trusted God to provide for the needs of his kingdom?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:14
Ahinadab the son of Iddo [had] Mahanaim. Another city on the other side Jordan, where both Ishbosheth and David sometimes dwelt, 2 Samuel 2:8; this and the places adjacent must be very fruitful,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:14
Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
The city and territory of Mahanaim; of which see . But this seems too narrow a compass for one of these great officers, and unequal to the rest; although these portions seem not to be distributed into equal portions of land, but into larger or lesser parts, according to their fertility or barrenness. And this seems to have been a very fruitful place. See . Or, to Mahanaim. So he may understand all the space from the parts last mentioned to Mahanaim, which was in the tribe of Gad.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
1 Kings 4:14 Ahinadab the son of Iddo [had] Mahanaim:Ver. 14. Abinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim.] Where Jacob met two troops of angels in a visible apparition; and gave it therehence the name.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
(14) The seventh division, still on the other side of Jordan, is the region of Mahanaim, in the territory of Gad. Mahanaim (“the camps”), the scene of Jacob’s angelic vision on his return to Canaan (Genesis 36:3), assigned to Dan after the Conquest (see Joshua 13:26; Joshua 13:30; Joshua 21:38), must have been afterwards an important place; for it was the seat of Ishbosheth’s government (2 Samuel 2:8; 2 Samuel 2:12; 2 Samuel 2:29), and the place where David established himself on fleeing from Absalom (2 Samuel 17:24; 2 Samuel 17:27), and where he received large supplies from Barzillai and other chiefs.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:14
14. had Mahanaim] The Hebrew is, as noted in the margin of A. V., ‘to Mahanaim.’ The change of construction is as though some verb = ‘was appointed’ had been in the mind of the writer for this one verse out of the list.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:14
See the margin. Ahinadab had the territory from the places last mentioned as far as Mahanaim Genesis 32:2.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:14
14. Mahanaim — The place beyond the Jordan where Jacob met the angels, and where Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, reigned two years. Its modern name is Mahneh. See on 2 Samuel 2:8, and Genesis 32:2.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:14
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Angel Workers by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar shares a profound allegory of a gathering of angels who discuss their divine missions and the importance of their service to God and humanity. Each angel recounts thei |