1 Kings 4:11
1 Kings 4:11 in Multiple Translations
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);
The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
Ben-abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife);
... the son of Abinadab in all Naphath-dor; his wife was Taphath, the daughter of Solomon.
Ben-abinadab, in the whole of Naphath-dor (Taphath, the daughter of Solomon, was his wife);
The sonne of Abinadab in all the region of Dor, which had Taphath the daughter of Salomon to wife.
Ben-Abinadab [hath] all the elevation of Dor, Taphath daughter of Solomon became his wife.
Ben Abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath, Solomon’s daughter, as wife);
The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; who had Taphath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:
Benabinadab, to whom belonged all Nephath-Dor, he had Tapheth the daughter of Solomon to wife.
Ben-Abinadab, who was married to Solomon’s daughter Taphath, for all the Dor district;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 4:11
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1 Kings 4:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
אֲבִֽינָדָ֖ב
כָּל
נָ֣פַת
דֹּ֑אר
טָפַת֙
בַּת
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
הָ֥יְתָה
לּ֖/וֹ
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
בֶּן
Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb
H1125
Ben-Abinadab
N-ms
אֲבִֽינָדָ֖ב
Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb
H1125
Ben-Abinadab
N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
נָ֣פַת
nâphâh
H5299
sieve
N-fs
דֹּ֑אר
Dôwr
H1756
Dor
N-proper
טָפַת֙
Ṭâphath
H2955
Taphath
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
הָ֥יְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לּ֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 4:11
בֶּן
Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb
H1125
"Ben-Abinadab"
N-ms
This word refers to a person named Ben-Abinadab, an officer of King Solomon. It is mentioned in 1 Kings 4 and means 'son of Abinadab'. Ben-Abinadab was a prominent figure in Solomon's administration and was married to a woman named Taphath.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11; son of: Abinadab (H0041J); married to Taphath (H2955) § Ben-Abinadab = "son of Abinadab" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Abinadab. See also: 1 Kings 4:11.
אֲבִֽינָדָ֖ב
Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb
H1125
"Ben-Abinadab"
N-proper
This word refers to a person named Ben-Abinadab, an officer of King Solomon. It is mentioned in 1 Kings 4 and means 'son of Abinadab'. Ben-Abinadab was a prominent figure in Solomon's administration and was married to a woman named Taphath.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11; son of: Abinadab (H0041J); married to Taphath (H2955) § Ben-Abinadab = "son of Abinadab" an officer of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: the son of Abinadab. See also: 1 Kings 4:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נָ֣פַת
nâphâh
H5299
"sieve"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for height or a lofty place, also referring to a sieve. It appears in various KJV translations, including border, coast, and region. In the Bible, it describes a high location or a tool for separating particles.
Definition: sieve, winnowing implement
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: border, coast, region, sieve. See also: Joshua 11:2; 1 Kings 4:11; Isaiah 30:28.
דֹּ֑אר
Dôwr
H1756
"Dor"
N-proper
This word is the name of a city in the Bible, called Dor, which is located in the territory of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a city near the coast of Israel.
Definition: § Dor = "generation" a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dor. See also: Joshua 11:2; Judges 1:27; 1 Chronicles 7:29.
טָפַת֙
Ṭâphath
H2955
"Taphath"
N-proper
Taphath was a woman in the Bible, the daughter of King Solomon and sister of Rehoboam. Her name means 'ornament' and she was married to Ben-abinadab.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11; daughter of: Solomon (H8010); sister of: Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); married to Ben-abinadab (H1125) § Taphath = "ornament" the daughter of Solomon who was married to Ben-Abinadab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Taphath. See also: 1 Kings 4:11.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
הָ֥יְתָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לּ֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/אִשָּֽׁה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:11
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- 1 Kings 4:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:11
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:11
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
- Sermons on 1 Kings 4:11
Context — Solomon’s Twelve Officers
9Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;
10Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
11Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);
12Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam; 13Ben-geber in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead belonged to him, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars);Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 11:2 | to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; |
| 2 | Joshua 12:23 | the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; |
| 3 | Joshua 17:11 | Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. |
| 4 | Judges 1:27 | At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. |
1 Kings 4:11 Summary
This verse tells us about Ben-abinadab, one of King Solomon's district governors, who was responsible for a region called Naphath-dor. He was married to Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, which shows that he was an important and respected person in the kingdom. This reminds us that our relationships and marriages are important, just like they were in biblical times (as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33). We can learn from Solomon's example of wise leadership and organization, and strive to use our own positions and influence to care for and provide for those around us, just as Solomon did for his people (as seen in 1 Kings 4:20).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ben-abinadab and what was his role in the kingdom of Solomon?
Ben-abinadab was one of the twelve district governors in the kingdom of Solomon, responsible for providing food for the king and his household, as seen in 1 Kings 4:7, and his district was Naphath-dor, where Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife.
What does the fact that Taphath was a daughter of Solomon reveal about Ben-abinadab's social status?
The fact that Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was Ben-abinadab's wife suggests that he was a man of high social standing, possibly even a member of the royal family or a noble, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 41:45 where Joseph married the daughter of a priest.
How does this verse relate to the overall administration of Solomon's kingdom?
This verse is part of a larger list of Solomon's district governors, showcasing the organizational structure of his kingdom, with each governor responsible for a specific region, as described in 1 Kings 4:7-19, and highlighting Solomon's wisdom in delegating responsibilities to capable leaders, as seen in Proverbs 24:6.
What can we learn about Solomon's character from the way he organized his kingdom?
The fact that Solomon established a system of governance with twelve district governors, each responsible for a specific region, reveals his wisdom, organizational skills, and desire to provide for his people, as seen in 1 Kings 4:20, and reflects his commitment to following God's laws and principles, as outlined in Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of marriage alliances in ancient societies, and how does this relate to our understanding of biblical marriage?
- How does the role of Ben-abinadab as a district governor relate to our own responsibilities and stewardship in our daily lives?
- What does the fact that Taphath was a daughter of Solomon say about the value and dignity of women in biblical times, and how can we apply this to our own relationships with others?
- In what ways can we, like Solomon, use our positions of influence to provide for and care for those around us, as seen in Acts 20:35?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 4:11
The son of Abinadab in all the region of Dor,.... The same with Dor and her towns, belonged to the half tribe of Manasseh, on this side Jordan, Joshua 17:11; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 4:11
The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife: The son of Abinadab - or Ben-abinadab.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
The region of Dor, in Manasseh within Jordan, where also were Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
1 Kings 4:11 The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:Ver. 11. Which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife.] He was, therefore, a man of worth: for Solomon, likely, was of Cato’ s mind; who, being to bestow a daughter, said, Malo virum pecunia, quam pecuniam viro indigentem, I had rather have to my son-in-law a man wanting money, than money wanting a man. Our Henry VIII was more happy in his one son and two daughters than Solomon. Solomon’ s son, Rehoboam, was both a fool and unfortunate; his daughters but obscure, and both of them subjects. But Henry was more happy in Edward his son, another Josiah, and his sisters both sovereigns of an imperial crown: howbeit he gave them, when he died, but ten thousand pounds apiece.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
(11) The fourth division, “all the region of Dor,” still lies along the coast, but to the north of the preceding districts, close under Mount Carmel, in the territory assigned to Manasseh. Dor is named in Joshua 11:2, as forming a part of the confederacy of the north under Jabin, and as subsequently conquered (1 Kings 12:23), and given to Manasseh (1 Kings 17:11).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 4:11
11. the son of Abinadab] Read Ben-Abinadab. Abinadab was a very common Jewish name. We have no further mention of this man. in all the region of Dor] Hebrew Naphath Dor. Dor was an ancient city of the Canaanites, lying on the sea-coast under the side of Mount Carmel. It was in the tribe of Manasseh. It is first mentioned, and its king, in Joshua 11:1-2; Joshua 12:23. From the cognates of Naphath, the word should imply elevation. Hence the R.V. renders ‘the height of Dor,’ and its vicinity to the mountain gives support to that rendering. Being close to the north of the fertile plain of Sharon the country about Dor was doubtless well suited for supplying Solomon’s household. Taphath the daughter of Solomon] Only mentioned here.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 4:11
Dor - See Joshua 11:2 note. It has always been a practice among Oriental potentates to attach to themselves the more important of their officers by giving them for wives princesses of the royal house.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:11
11. All the region of Dor — This was on the coast of the Mediterranean near Mount Carmel. See on Joshua 11:2.
Sermons on 1 Kings 4:11
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Our Daily Homily - Judges by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the persistent nature of evil habits in our lives, likening them to the Canaanites who resisted being dislodged from the land. He reminds us that as believers |