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Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, was one of Solomon's twelve governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king's household.
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Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, is mentioned briefly in the context of King Solomon's administration. He was one of the twelve governors appointed by Solomon to oversee the twelve districts of Israel. Each governor was responsible for providing provisions for the king's household for one month out of the year. (1Ki.4.7)
Ahinadab was assigned to the district of Mahanaim, a region east of the Jordan River. (1Ki.4.14) His role as a governor involved ensuring that the necessary supplies were collected and delivered to the royal court during his assigned month.
The appointment of governors over districts was part of Solomon's strategy to organize his kingdom efficiently and to ensure a steady supply of resources for the royal household.
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Brother of liberality = liberal, one of the twelve commissariat officers appointed by Solomon in so many districts of his kingdom to raise supplies by monthly rotation for his household. He was appointed to the district of Mahanaim (1 Kings 4:14), east of Jordan.
(brother the noble, i.e. a noble brother), Son of Iddo, one of Solomon’s twelve commissaries who supplied provisions for the royal household. (1 Kings 4:14) (B.C. 1014-975.)
a willing brother; brother of a vow
AHIN'ADAB (brother of the noble, i. e. noble brother), one of Solomon's commissariat officers. 1 Kgs 4:14. See Abiathar.
AHIN'ADAB (brother of the noble, i. e. noble brother), one of Solomon's commissariat officers. 1 Kgs 4:14. See Abiathar.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0292
Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;
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