Lexical Definition
בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb (ben-ab-ee''-naw-dawb') Ben-Abinadab N:N-M-P
from בֵּן and אֲבִימֶלֶךְ; (the) son of Abinadab
the son of Abinadab.
- § Ben-Abinadab = "son of Abinadab"
- Ben-Abinadab, an Israelite
1) an officer of Solomon
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11
- son of: Abinadab (אֲבִינָדָב); married to Taphath (טָפַת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֶּןאֲֿבִינָדָב proper name, masculine (?) (son of Abinadab) an officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:11 but compare אבינדב p. 4.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:11 |
Profile
Male • Son of Abinadab • Solomon's son-in-law, an official in his administration.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ben-abinadab, Solomon's son-in-law, was one of the twelve officials appointed over Israel to provide food for the king and his household.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11;
- only referred to as Ben-abinadab בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב;
- a son of Abinadab אֲבִינָדָב;
- husband of Taphath טָפַת.
Ben-abinadab is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:11 as one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Each official was responsible for supplying provisions for one month out of the year. Ben-abinadab's district included the region of Dor, and he is noted as being married to Taphath, one of Solomon's daughters. This marriage alliance likely strengthened Ben-abinadab's position within Solomon's administration and ensured his loyalty to the king. The appointment of these twelve officials and the strategic marriage alliances demonstrate Solomon's wisdom in organizing his kingdom and securing the support of influential individuals.
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