1 Kings 4:9 nasb — Ben-deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;

NASB

"Ben-deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;"

— 1 Kings 4:9, NASB

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1 Kings 4 — Context

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and Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.

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Solomon had twelve deputies over all Israel, who provided for the king and his household; each man had to provide for a month in the year.

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These are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;

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Ben-deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;

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Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (Socoh was his and all the land of Hepher);

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Ben-abinadab, in all the height of Dor (Taphath the daughter of Solomon was his wife);

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Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah as far as the other side of Jokmeam;

1 Kings 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 4:9 say?
1 Kings 4:9 in the NASB reads: “Ben-deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;”
Where is 1 Kings 4:9 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:9.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:9 in?
1 Kings 4:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:9?
1 Kings 4:9 reads (NASB): “Ben-deker in Makaz and Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh and Elonbeth-hanan;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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