1 Kings 4:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

American Standard Version (1901)

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);

Bible in Basic English

Ahimaaz in Naphtali; he took Basemath, the daughter of Solomon, as his wife;

Free Bible Version

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);

Geneva Bible 1599

Ahimaaz in Naphtali, and he tooke Basmath the daughter of Salomon to wife:

King James (Authorized) Version

Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

Translation for Translators

Ahimaaz, who had married Solomon’s daughter Basemath, for the territory of the tribe of Naphtali;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon as his wife);

Noah Webster Bible

Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:

World English Bible

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);

Young's Literal Translation

Ahimaaz [is] in Naphtali; he also hath taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife.

Context

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

¹⁴Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;¹⁵Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

Summary

1 Kings 4:15 lists the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for his household. These governors were responsible for ensuring an organized system of supply and support for the king's administration. This verse showcases Solomon's wisdom in delegating authority and managing resources effectively, reflecting his commitment to governance and leadership. By appointing capable individuals to oversee specific regions, Solomon demonstrated his strategic approach to ruling the kingdom with efficiency and order. The verse highlights the importance of wise stewardship and delegation in maintaining a well-functioning government.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah in Issachar. In the tribe of Issachar; he had the whole tribe at his command to make a monthly provision out of for the king once a year, as had the preceding officer and the following one. Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah in Issachar. In the tribe of Issachar; he had the whole tribe at his command to make a monthly provision out of for the king once a year, as had the preceding officer and the following one. 1 Kings 4:18 kg1 4:18 kg1 4:18 kg1 4:18Shimei the son of Elah in Benjamin. So described, to distinguish him from that Shimei that cursed David, who was of the same tribe; See Gill on Sa2 16:5.