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1 Kings 4:9

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Berean Standard Bible

Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;

American Standard Version (1901)

Ben-deker, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan;

Bible in Basic English

... the son of Deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;

Free Bible Version

Ben-deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh and Elon-beth-hanan;

Geneva Bible 1599

The sonne of Dekar in Makaz, and in Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh, and Elon and Beth-hanan:

King James (Authorized) Version

The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:

Translation for Translators

Ben-Deker, for Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Bethhanan cities;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ben-Deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;

Noah Webster Bible

The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:

World English Bible

Ben Deker, in Makaz, in Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;

Young's Literal Translation

Ben-Dekar in Makaz, and Shaalbim, and Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Beth-Hanan.

Context

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

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;

Summary

This verse lists the name of Ben-Deker, one of Solomon's twelve district governors who provided food for the king and his household. It highlights the organization and administration of Solomon's kingdom, showcasing the wisdom and efficiency with which he ruled. The mention of Ben-Deker signifies the importance of delegation and management in maintaining a well-functioning government. Overall, this verse reflects the prosperity and orderliness of Solomon's reign as king of Israel.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The son of Hesed in Aruboth,.... Which seems to have been in the tribe of Judah by the places that follow: to him pertained Sochoh; there were two places of this name in that tribe, Jos 15:35; and all the land of Hepher: there was an Hepher in the land of Canaan, which was a royal city in the times of the Canaanites, Jos 12:17; and there was an Hepher, the name of a man, a descendant of Judah, to whom, very probably, this land belonged, Ch1 4:6; unless it can be thought to be the portion of land given to the daughters of Hepher, Jos 17:3.

1 Kings 4:9

Solomon’s Twelve Officers

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;

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Berean Standard Bible

Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;

American Standard Version (1901)

Ben-deker, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan;

Bible in Basic English

... the son of Deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;

Free Bible Version

Ben-deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh and Elon-beth-hanan;

Geneva Bible 1599

The sonne of Dekar in Makaz, and in Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh, and Elon and Beth-hanan:

King James (Authorized) Version

The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:

Translation for Translators

Ben-Deker, for Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Bethhanan cities;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ben-Deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;

Noah Webster Bible

The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan:

World English Bible

Ben Deker, in Makaz, in Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;

Young's Literal Translation

Ben-Dekar in Makaz, and Shaalbim, and Beth-Shemesh, and Elon-Beth-Hanan.