Lexical Definition

‎בׇּשְׂמַת‎ Bosmath (bos-math') Basemath N:N-F-P
feminine of ‎בֶּשֶׂם‎ (the second form); fragrance

Bashemath, Basmath.

1) Hittite wife of Esau, daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth
2) daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's commissariat officers

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
בָּשְׂמַ֥ת Basemath 1Kgs.4.15

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎בָּֽשְׂמִת‎ proper name, feminine (perfume ?) —

1. Hittite woman, a wife of Esau Gen 26:34 (P); called daughter of Ishmael, and sister of Nebaioth Gen 36:3 (but due probably to R; this daughter of Ishmael is ‎מַחֲלַת‎ in Gen 28:9 P); see also Gen 36:4; Gen 36:10; Gen 36:13; Gen 36:17 (all P) (⅏ has ‎מחלת‎ throughout Gen 36).

2. daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz 1Kgs 4:15.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 26:34 · 28:9 · Chapter 36 · 36:3 · 36:4 · 36:10 · 36:13 · 36:17
1 Kings 4:15

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Female • Sister of Taphath • Wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's district governors.

Woman living at the time of United Monarchy

Basemath, daughter of Solomon, was married to Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's twelve district governors.

Basemath is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:15 as the wife of Ahimaaz, one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the royal household. The passage states that Ahimaaz was in charge of the district of Naphtali and that he had married Basemath, one of Solomon's daughters. This marriage alliance likely served to strengthen political ties and ensure loyalty among Solomon's governors. The mention of Basemath's marriage to Ahimaaz is the only information provided about her in the Bible, and she is not mentioned in any other context. Her inclusion in the text highlights Solomon's practice of strategic marriages to consolidate his power and the role of political alliances in his administration.

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