Lexical Definition
אֲחִינָדָב ʼĂchîynâdâb (akh-ee-naw-dawb') Ahinadab N:N-M-P
from אָח and נָדַב; brother of liberality
Ahinadab.
- § Ahinadab = "my brother is liberal, or, noble"
- Achinadab, an Israelite
1) a supply officer of Solomon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב | Ahinadab | 1Kgs.4.14 |
| Αχιναδάβ | Ahinadab | LXX.1Kgs.4.14 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחִינָדָב proper name, masculine (my brother is noble) an officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:14.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:14 |
Profile
Male • Son of Iddo • Son of Iddo, a governor under Solomon
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, was one of Solomon's twelve governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king's household. (1Ki.4.14)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.14;
- only referred to as Ahinadab אֲחִינָדָב;
- a son of Iddo עִדּוֹ.
Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, is mentioned briefly in the context of King Solomon's administration. He was one of the twelve governors appointed by Solomon to oversee the twelve districts of Israel. Each governor was responsible for providing provisions for the king's household for one month out of the year. (1Ki.4.7)
Ahinadab was assigned to the district of Mahanaim, a region east of the Jordan River. (1Ki.4.14) His role as a governor involved ensuring that the necessary supplies were collected and delivered to the royal court during his assigned month.
The appointment of governors over districts was part of Solomon's strategy to organize his kingdom efficiently and to ensure a steady supply of resources for the royal household.
All entries for Ahinadab: אֲחִינָדָב
Related Profiles:
- Iddo (father)