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1 Kings 4:8

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Berean Standard Bible

and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

American Standard Version (1901)

And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill-country of Ephraim;

Bible in Basic English

And these are their names: ... the son of Hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

Free Bible Version

Their names were: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Geneva Bible 1599

And these are their names: the sonne of Hur in mount Ephraim:

King James (Authorized) Version

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

Translation for Translators

Their names were: Ben-Hur, for the hilly area of the tribe of Ephraim.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were their names: Ben-Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Noah Webster Bible

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

World English Bible

These are their names: Ben Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Young's Literal Translation

and these [are] their names: Ben-Hur in the hill-country of Ephraim;

Context

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

⁷Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, ⁸and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

Summary

1 Kings 4:8 lists the names of King Solomon's twelve district governors who provided food for the royal household. This verse highlights Solomon's wisdom in organizing his kingdom efficiently by delegating responsibilities to these governors. It demonstrates the importance of proper administration and management in maintaining a prosperous and well-ordered nation. By entrusting capable individuals with specific tasks, Solomon exemplifies effective leadership and governance, ensuring the welfare of his people and the smooth functioning of his kingdom.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

The son of Hur--or, as the Margin has it, Benhur, Bendekar. In the rural parts of Syria, and among the Arabs, it is still common to designate persons not by their own names, but as the sons of their fathers.

1 Kings 4:8

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

⁷Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, ⁸and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

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Berean Standard Bible

and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

American Standard Version (1901)

And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill-country of Ephraim;

Bible in Basic English

And these are their names: ... the son of Hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

Free Bible Version

Their names were: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Geneva Bible 1599

And these are their names: the sonne of Hur in mount Ephraim:

King James (Authorized) Version

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

Translation for Translators

Their names were: Ben-Hur, for the hilly area of the tribe of Ephraim.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were their names: Ben-Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Noah Webster Bible

And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:

World English Bible

These are their names: Ben Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

Young's Literal Translation

and these [are] their names: Ben-Hur in the hill-country of Ephraim;