1 Kings 4:9
1 Kings 4:9 in Multiple Translations
Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:
Ben-deker, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan;
... the son of Deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;
Ben-deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh and Elon-beth-hanan;
The sonne of Dekar in Makaz, and in Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh, and Elon and Beth-hanan:
Ben-Dekar in Makaz, and Shaalbim, and Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Beth-Hanan.
Ben Deker, in Makaz, in Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;
The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:
Bendecar, in Macces, and in Salebim, and in Bethsames, and in Elon, and in Bethanan.
Ben-Deker, for Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Bethhanan cities;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 4:9
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1 Kings 4:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
דֶּ֛קֶר
בְּ/מָקַ֥ץ
וּ/בְ/שַֽׁעַלְבִ֖ים
וּ/בֵ֣ית
שָׁ֑מֶשׁ
וְ/אֵיל֖וֹן
בֵּ֥ית
חָנָֽן
בֶּן
Ben-Deqer
H1128
Ben-deker
N-ms
דֶּ֛קֶר
Ben-Deqer
H1128
Ben-deker
N-proper
בְּ/מָקַ֥ץ
Mâqats
H4739
Makaz
Prep | N-proper
וּ/בְ/שַֽׁעַלְבִ֖ים
Shaʻalbîym
H8169
Shaalbim
Conj | Prep | N-proper
וּ/בֵ֣ית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
Conj | N-proper
שָׁ֑מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
Heliopolis
N-proper
וְ/אֵיל֖וֹן
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
Elonbeth-hanan
Conj | N-proper
בֵּ֥ית
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
Elonbeth-hanan
N-proper
חָנָֽן
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
Elonbeth-hanan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:9
בֶּן
Ben-Deqer
H1128
"Ben-deker"
N-ms
Ben-Deker was another Israelite officer of King Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9. His name means son of stabbing or son of Dekar, and he was a son of Dekar.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.9; son of: Deker (H1857) § Ben-dekar = "son of stabbing" or "son of Dekar" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Dekar. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
דֶּ֛קֶר
Ben-Deqer
H1128
"Ben-deker"
N-proper
Ben-Deker was another Israelite officer of King Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9. His name means son of stabbing or son of Dekar, and he was a son of Dekar.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.9; son of: Deker (H1857) § Ben-dekar = "son of stabbing" or "son of Dekar" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Dekar. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
בְּ/מָקַ֥ץ
Mâqats
H4739
"Makaz"
Prep | N-proper
Makaz was a place in ancient Israel, with its name meaning end or boundary, although little is known about it beyond its mention in the Bible.
Definition: § Makaz = "end" a place in Israel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Makaz. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
וּ/בְ/שַֽׁעַלְבִ֖ים
Shaʻalbîym
H8169
"Shaalbim"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Shaalbim is a town in Dan, also known as the place of foxes, mentioned in Judges 1:35 and 1 Kings 4:9.
Definition: Shaalbim or Shaalabbin = "place of foxes" a town in Dan occupied by the Amorites Also named: sha.al.vo.ni (שַׁעַלְבֹנִי "Shaalbonite" H8170)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Shaalabbin, Shaalbim. See also: Joshua 19:42; Judges 1:35; 1 Kings 4:9.
וּ/בֵ֣ית
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
שָׁ֑מֶשׁ
Bêyth Shemesh
H1053
"Heliopolis"
N-proper
Beth-shemesh was a town in ancient Palestine, also known as Heliopolis. Its name means house of the sun or sun-temple, and it was an important location in biblical times.
Definition: Beth-shemesh = "house of the sun" or "sun-temple" a town in Egypt Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Beth-shemesh. See also: Joshua 15:10; 1 Samuel 6:19; Jeremiah 43:13.
וְ/אֵיל֖וֹן
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
"Elonbeth-hanan"
Conj | N-proper
Elon of Beth-hanan refers to a city in Dan, meaning oak of the house of grace. It is mentioned as Elon-bethhanan in the KJV. This city is a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Elon Beth-hanan = "oak of the house of grace" a city of Dan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elon-bethhanan. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
בֵּ֥ית
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
"Elonbeth-hanan"
N-proper
Elon of Beth-hanan refers to a city in Dan, meaning oak of the house of grace. It is mentioned as Elon-bethhanan in the KJV. This city is a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Elon Beth-hanan = "oak of the house of grace" a city of Dan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elon-bethhanan. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
חָנָֽן
ʼÊylôwn Bêyth Chânân
H358
"Elonbeth-hanan"
N-proper
Elon of Beth-hanan refers to a city in Dan, meaning oak of the house of grace. It is mentioned as Elon-bethhanan in the KJV. This city is a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Elon Beth-hanan = "oak of the house of grace" a city of Dan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elon-bethhanan. See also: 1 Kings 4:9.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Kings 4:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:9
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:9
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
- Sermons on 1 Kings 4:9
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;
9Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
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);Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:16 | Ain, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh—nine cities from these two tribes, together with their pasturelands. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 6:20 | The men of Beth-shemesh asked, “Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom should the ark go up from here?” |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 6:12 | And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh. |
| 4 | Judges 1:35 | And the Amorites were determined to dwell in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the house of Joseph grew in strength, they pressed the Amorites into forced labor. |
| 5 | Joshua 19:42 | Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, |
1 Kings 4:9 Summary
This verse, 1 Kings 4:9, tells us about Ben-deker, one of King Solomon's twelve governors, who was responsible for providing food for the king and his household. Ben-deker was in charge of several regions, including Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. This system of governors helped to ensure that the king's household was well-provided for, which was an important part of maintaining the kingdom's prosperity, as seen in 1 Kings 4:20. Just as the Israelites trusted God to provide for their needs through this system, we can also trust Him to provide for our needs, as promised in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ben-deker's role in 1 Kings 4:9?
Ben-deker was one of King Solomon's twelve governors, responsible for providing food for the king and his household, as seen in 1 Kings 4:7. This role was crucial in maintaining the king's household and ensuring the smooth operation of the kingdom.
What regions were under Ben-deker's administration?
According to 1 Kings 4:9, Ben-deker was in charge of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. These regions were likely important for their agricultural produce and resources, which would have been used to support the king's household, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:7.
How did the system of governors in 1 Kings 4:7-19 contribute to the kingdom's prosperity?
The system of governors, including Ben-deker, helped to ensure that the king's household was well-provided for, which in turn contributed to the overall prosperity of the kingdom, as seen in 1 Kings 4:20 and 1 Kings 10:27.
What can we learn from the organization and administration of King Solomon's kingdom?
We can learn about the importance of wise leadership, organization, and delegation, as exemplified by King Solomon in 1 Kings 4:1-34, and the value of having a well-structured system in place to support the needs of the community, as seen in Acts 6:1-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principles of organization and delegation in my own life, just as King Solomon did in his kingdom?
- How can I use my resources and talents to support the needs of my community, just as Ben-deker and the other governors did in 1 Kings 4:7-19?
- What can I learn from the example of King Solomon's governors about the importance of faithful stewardship and service to others, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as the Israelites trusted Him to provide for their needs through the system of governors and the king's household, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:9
The son of Dekar in Makaz,.... A place in the tribe of Dan, on the borders of it: and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan; all in the same tribe, see Joshua 19:41.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:9
The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-she'mesh, and Elon-beth-hanan: The son of Dekar - margin, Bendekar.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
Or, Elon, the house or dwelling-place of Hanan; and Hanan may be a man’ s name and this place may be so differenced from other Elons. Or, the plain (for so the Hebrew word signifies) of Beth-hanan.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
(9) The second division included the territory in the maritime plain to the north-west of Judah; assigned to Dan, but in all the earlier history held, with perhaps a few exceptions, by the Philistines. The cities Shaalbim, Elon, and Beth-shemesh, or Ir-shemesh, are noted in Joshua 19:41-43. Makaz is not mentioned elsewhere. There is here the addition to the name Elon of beth-hanan (“the house of Hanan”) In 1 Chronicles 8:23 there is a Hanan among the chief men of Benjamin; and 1 Chronicles 1:43 a Hanan among David’s mighty men. The only one of these cities known in history is Beth-shemesh, the first resting-place of the Ark (1 Samuel 6:12-21) when restored by the Philistines.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:9
9. the son of Dekar] Read Ben-Deker, according to the Hebrew pointing. The name Deker is found nowhere else. in Makaz] The name does not occur again, and we can only conjecture the whereabouts of the place from the other names with which it is joined. Shaalbim, the town next mentioned, was in the tribe of Dan (Judges 1:35); Bethshemesh, was at the northern boundary of Judah, and was one of the ‘suburb cities’ allotted to the priests (Joshua 21:16); of Elon-beth-hanan nothing more is known. The Vulgate, following some Hebrew MSS. reads ‘Elon and Bethhanan,’ making two towns out of the name. It is clear however that Ben-Deker’s district lay in Dan and on the borders of Judah.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:9
For some of the names, see Joshua 19:41-43.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
9. Makaz… Shaalbim — Places apparently in the tribe of Dan, but now unknown. Beth-shemesh — See on Joshua 15:10, and 1 Samuel 6:9. Elon-bethhanan — Site unknown, but probably the same as Elon. Joshua 19:43.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:9
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The Unrelenting Humility of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scene of worship described in Revelation chapter 4. The worship is directed towards the God of all creation, with thunderings, lightning |
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And the Kine Went Along the Highway, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine guidance evident in the story of the kine that moved along the highway, illustrating how God can direct even the most instinctual behaviors to fulf |