Lexical Definition
בַּעֲנָא Baʻănâʼ (bah-an-aw') Baana N:N-M-P
the same as בַּעֲנָה
Baana, Baanah.
- § Baana or Baanah = "in the affliction"
- Banana, the name of four Israelite
1) the son of Ahilud, Solomon's commissariat officer in Jezreel and the north of the Jordan valley
2) another of Solomon's officers
3) father of Zadok who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בַּֽעֲנָא֙ | Baana | 1Kgs.4.16 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בַּעֲנָא proper name, masculine (? בֶּןעָֿנָה son of distress) —
1. name of two officers of Solomon,
a. 1Kgs 4:12
b. v1Kgs 4:16.
2. father (ancestor) of an Israelite of Nehemiah's time Neh 3:4 compare following
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:12 · 4:16 |
| Nehemiah | 3:4 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hushai • One of Solomon's twelve district governors.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Baana son of Hushai governed the territory of Asher and Aloth under Solomon.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.16;
- only referred to as Baana בַּעֲנָא;
- a son of Hushai חוּשַׁי.
Baana son of Hushai was another of the twelve district governors who served under King Solomon. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:16 as being in charge of the territory of Asher and Aloth. Like the other governors, Baana would have had administrative duties in his district, ensuring the smooth running of local affairs and the collection of resources for the king. The fact that he was the son of Hushai suggests he may have been from a prominent family, as Hushai was a close advisor to King David. Baana's role as a governor reflects the organized structure of Solomon's kingdom and the king's delegation of authority to trusted officials.
All entries for Baana: בַּעֲנָא
Related Profiles:
- Hushai (father)