Lexical Definition

‎דֶּקֶר‎ Deqer (deh'-ker) Dekar N:N-M-P
from ‎דָּקַר‎; a stab

Dekar.

1) the father of Solomon's commissariat officer in the western part of Judah and Benjamin

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
Δάκαρ of Dekar LXX.1Kgs.4.9

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎דֶּ֫קֶר‎ proper name, masculine (piercing, i.e. sharp weapon ? Talmud pick, mattock) 1Kgs 4:9 ‎בֶּןדֶּֿקֶר‎ compare sub. ‎בן‎.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
1 Kings 4:9

Profile

Male • Father of Ben-deker • Son of Abinadab, one of Solomon's twelve officers

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Ben-Deker was one of Solomon's twelve officers in charge of providing food for the king and his household. (1Ki.4.9)

Deker, also known as Ben-Deker (meaning "son of Deker"), is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9 as one of the twelve officers appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Each officer was responsible for supplying provisions for one month out of the year.

The passage lists the territories assigned to each officer, with Ben-Deker being responsible for Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. These locations were likely within the tribe of Dan, situated in the western part of Israel.

The appointment of these twelve officers was part of Solomon's administrative structure, which aimed to ensure the efficient management of resources and the well-being of the royal court. By dividing the responsibility among twelve officers, Solomon could ensure a consistent supply of provisions throughout the year.

Apart from this brief mention in the context of Solomon's administration, no other details are provided about Deker or his personal life. His role as one of the twelve officers highlights the organizational structure and the prosperity of Solomon's kingdom during his reign.

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