1 Kings 4:15
1 Kings 4:15 in Multiple Translations
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);
Ahimaaz in Naphtali; he took Basemath, the daughter of Solomon, as his wife;
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);
Ahimaaz in Naphtali, and he tooke Basmath the daughter of Salomon to wife:
Ahimaaz [is] in Naphtali; he also hath taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife.
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:
Achimaas in Nephtali: he also had Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife.
Ahimaaz, who had married Solomon’s daughter Basemath, for the territory of the tribe of Naphtali;
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1 Kings 4:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲחִימַ֖עַץ
בְּ/נַפְתָּלִ֑י
גַּם
ה֗וּא
לָקַ֛ח
אֶת
בָּשְׂמַ֥ת
בַּת
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
אֲחִימַ֖עַץ
ʼĂchîymaʻats
H290
Ahimaaz
N-proper
בְּ/נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
Naphtali
Prep | N-proper
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
לָקַ֛ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בָּשְׂמַ֥ת
Bosmath
H1315
Basemath
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:15
אֲחִימַ֖עַץ
ʼĂchîymaʻats
H290
"Ahimaaz"
N-proper
Ahimaaz means my brother is anger, the name of three Israelites, including a supply officer of Solomon and Zadok's son who aided David. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:15. Ahimaaz was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.15; married to Basemath (H1315) § Ahimaaz = "my brother is anger (wrath)" 1) father-in-law of Saul 2) Zadok's son who aided David during Absalom's rebellion 3) a supply officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Ahimaaz. See also: 1 Samuel 14:50; 2 Samuel 18:23; 1 Chronicles 6:38.
בְּ/נַפְתָּלִ֑י
Naphtâlîy
H5321
"Naphtali"
Prep | N-proper
Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
ה֗וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לָקַ֛ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּשְׂמַ֥ת
Bosmath
H1315
"Basemath"
N-proper
Basemath was a wife of Esau and a daughter of Solomon, mentioned in Genesis 28:9. She was an Arab woman living during the time of the Patriarchs. Basemath was also the mother of Reuel.
Definition: A woman of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.28.9; daughter of: Ishmael (H3458); sister of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305) and Kedemah (H6929); married to Esau (H6215); mother of: Reuel (H7467); also called Basemath (KJV: Bashemath) at Gen.36.3,4,10,13,17; Another name of ma.cha.lat (מַחֲלַת "Mahalath" H4258G) § Bashemath or Basmath = "spice" 1) Hittite wife of Esau, daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth 2) daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's commissariat officers
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Bashemath, Basmath. See also: Genesis 26:34; Genesis 36:10; 1 Kings 4:15.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:15
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
- Sermons on 1 Kings 4:15
Context — Solomon’s Twelve Officers
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; 17Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 19:32–39 | The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, Adamah, Ramah, Hazor, Kedesh, Edrei, En-hazor, Iron, Migdal-el, Horem, Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh. There were nineteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Naphtali, including these cities and their villages. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 15:27 | The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 18:18 | And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?” |
| 4 | 1 Kings 4:11 | Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife); |
1 Kings 4:15 Summary
This verse tells us about Ahimaaz, one of King Solomon's officials, who was in charge of the region of Naphtali. He was married to Basemath, a daughter of Solomon, which shows how the royal family and government officials were connected. This helps us understand how Solomon organized his kingdom, with different leaders in charge of different regions, similar to the way Jesus teaches us to be good stewards of our talents and resources in Matthew 25:14-30. By looking at Ahimaaz's role, we can learn about the importance of faithful leadership and wise decision-making, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ahimaaz and what was his role in the kingdom?
Ahimaaz was one of King Solomon's officials, responsible for the region of Naphtali, as seen in 1 Kings 4:15. This role would have involved overseeing the administration and governance of the region, similar to the responsibilities described in Romans 13:1-7.
What is the significance of Ahimaaz marrying Basemath, a daughter of Solomon?
The marriage between Ahimaaz and Basemath, a daughter of Solomon, may have been a strategic alliance to strengthen ties between the royal family and the regions they governed, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 41:45 and Ezra 9:2.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Kings 4?
This verse is part of a list of Solomon's officials and their respective regions, highlighting the organization and structure of his kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 4:7-19, and demonstrating his wisdom in governance, as praised in 1 Kings 3:12.
What can we learn about leadership from Ahimaaz's role in Naphtali?
Ahimaaz's role as a leader in Naphtali teaches us about the importance of faithful stewardship and wise governance, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Titus 1:7-9, and the value of strategic alliances and relationships in leadership, as seen in 2 Chronicles 19:2.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of strategic relationships and alliances in our own lives and ministries?
- How can we, like Ahimaaz, demonstrate faithfulness and wisdom in our own spheres of influence, whether in our families, communities, or workplaces?
- What are some ways we can apply the principles of wise governance and leadership, as seen in 1 Kings 4, to our own lives and relationships?
- How does this verse encourage us to think about the role of marriage and family in our lives and ministries, in light of other biblical teachings such as Ephesians 5:22-33 and 1 Peter 3:1-7?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz [was] in Naphtali,.... Out of that tribe he made a monthly provision annually: he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife; another daughter of Solomon's, in course of time; [See comments on 1 Kings 4:11].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife: Ahimaaz - probably a native of Naphtali; at all events, a different person from the son of Zadok of that name (2 Samuel 17:17).
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
1 Kings 4:15 Ahimaaz [was] in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:Ver. 15. He also took Basmath.] See on 1 Kings 4:11.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
(15) The eighth division is the upper valley of the Jordan, south of Mount Hermon, including part of the north-west coast of the sea of Gennesareth and the water of Merom. In it lie Hazor, forming the centre of the native confederacy of the north, and the Levitical city of refuge, Kedesh-Naphtali (Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:37; Judges 4:6).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:15
15. Ahimaaz] As no father’s name is mentioned we may perhaps conclude that the well-known son of Zadok the priest is meant, who comes into historic notice at the time when David was fleeing before Absalom (2 Samuel 15:27). His close connexion with the royal family would be likely to secure for him, if he sought it, a daughter of the king as his wife.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:15
15. Naphtali — For notice of the territory of this tribe, see at Joshua 19:32-39.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:15
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David Setting Out to Destroy the Purpose of Absalom by Chuck Smith | In his sermon, Chuck Smith discusses King David's emotional journey as he sets out to thwart the rebellion of his son Absalom. David, accompanied by his loyal followers, mourns and |