Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Baana son of Ahilud—in Taanach and Megiddo, and in all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah across to Jokmeam; New Living Translation Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, all of Beth-shan near Zarethan below Jezreel, and all the territory from Beth-shan to Abel-meholah and over to Jokmeam. English Standard Version Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth-shean that is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, and from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as the other side of Jokmeam; Berean Standard Bible Baana 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; King James Bible Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam: New King James Version Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth Shean, which is beside Zaretan below Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as the other side of Jokneam; New American Standard Bible 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; NASB 1995 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; NASB 1977 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; Legacy Standard Bible 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; Amplified Bible Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah as far as beyond Jokmeam; Christian Standard Bible Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach, 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; Holman Christian Standard Bible Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach, 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; American Standard Version Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam; Contemporary English Version Baana son of Ahilud was in charge of the towns of Taanach and Megiddo. He was also in charge of the whole region of Beth-Shan near the town of Zarethan, south of Jezreel from Beth-Shan to Abel-Meholah to the other side of Jokmeam. English Revised Version Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam: GOD'S WORD® Translation [Baana], son of Ahilud, had Taanach, Megiddo, and all of Beth Shean. (This was near Zarethan, below Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah and over to Jokmeam.) Good News Translation Baana son of Ahilud: the cities of Taanach, Megiddo, and all the region near Beth Shan, near the town of Zarethan, south of the town of Jezreel, as far as the city of Abel Meholah and the city of Jokmeam International Standard Version Ahilud's son Baana served Taanach, Megiddo, and all of Beth-shean near Zarethan below Jezreel, including from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah as far as the other side of Jokmeam; Majority Standard Bible Baana 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; NET Bible Baana son of Ahilud was in charge of Taanach and Megiddo, as well as all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah and on past Jokmeam. New Heart English Bible Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth Shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam; Webster's Bible Translation Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, even to the place that is beyond Jokneam: World English Bible Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth Shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBaana Ben-Ahilud [has] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-Shean, which [is] by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-Shean to Abel-Meholah, to beyond Jokneam; Young's Literal Translation Baana Ben-Ahilud hath Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-Shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-Shean unto Abel-Meholah, unto beyond Jokneam. Smith's Literal Translation Baana son of Ahilud; Taanach and Megiddo, and all the House of Rest, which is by Zartanah from beneath Jezreel, from the House of Rest even to the Meadow of Dancing, even to the other side of Jokneam. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBana the son of Ahilud, who governed Thanac and Mageddo, and all Bethsan, which is by Sarthana beneath Jezrael, from Bethsan unto Abelmehula over against Jecmaan. Catholic Public Domain Version Baana, the son of Ahilud, who was reigning in Taanach, and Megiddo, and all of Bethshean, which is beside Zarethan and below Jezreel, from Bethshean as far as Abelmeholah, opposite Jokmeam; New American Bible Baana, son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo and all Beth-shean near Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah to beyond Jokmeam; New Revised Standard Version Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, and from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as the other side of Jokmeam; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBaana the son of Ahilud, who ruled in Taanach and Megiddo, and in all Beth-shean, which is beside Zartan, below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as the other side of Nekemaam; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Benah Bar Akhilud in Tanak and in Magdu and in all Bayth Yashan that is at the side of Tsartan from under Yizreil, from Bayth Yashan and unto Abal Mekhula and unto the other side of Naqamam OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam; Brenton Septuagint Translation Bana son of Achiluth had Ithaanach, and Mageddo, and his was the whole house of San which was by Sesathan below Esrae, and from Bethsan as far as Sabelmaula, as far as Maeber Lucam, one. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Twelve Officers…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 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. 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. 2 Chronicles 8:2 Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there. Joshua 21:25 And from the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Taanach and Gath-rimmon—two cities, together with their pasturelands. 1 Kings 9:11 King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. 2 Samuel 5:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 1 Kings 5:1 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. 1 Kings 9:10-14 Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. ... 2 Chronicles 2:3 Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. 2 Chronicles 8:18 So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon. Matthew 11:21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Mark 7:24 Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. Luke 10:13 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. John 2:1-11 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... John 4:46 So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. Treasury of Scripture Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even to the place that is beyond Jokneam: Taanach Joshua 17:11 And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, even three countries. Judges 5:19 The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. Megiddo 2 Kings 23:29,30 In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him… Beth-shean 1 Samuel 31:10,12 And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan… Zartanah 1 Kings 7:46 In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zarthan. Zarthan Joshua 3:16 That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho. Zaretan 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. Abel-meholah 1 Kings 19:16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room. Jump to Previous Abel Abelmeholah Abel-Meholah A'bel-Meho'lah Ahilud Ahi'lud Baana Ba'ana Below Beneath Beth Bethshean Beth-Shean Beth-She'an Far Jezreel Jokmeam Jokneam Megiddo Megid'do Meholah Pertained Shan Shean Side Taanach Ta'anach ZarethanJump to Next Abel Abelmeholah Abel-Meholah A'bel-Meho'lah Ahilud Ahi'lud Baana Ba'ana Below Beneath Beth Bethshean Beth-Shean Beth-She'an Far Jezreel Jokmeam Jokneam Megiddo Megid'do Meholah Pertained Shan Shean Side Taanach Ta'anach Zarethan1 Kings 4 1. Solomon's princes7. His twelve officers for provision 20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom 22. His daily provision 26. His stable 29. His wisdom Baana son of Ahilud Baana, the son of Ahilud, is one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. The name Baana means "son of affliction" or "son of response," which may reflect his role or character. Ahilud, his father, is also mentioned as the father of Jehoshaphat, the recorder, indicating a family of some prominence in Solomon's administration. This highlights the organized and structured governance under Solomon, reflecting the wisdom and administrative skills attributed to him. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. Baana son of AhiludBaana is one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. His role signifies the organized and prosperous nature of Solomon's reign. 2. Taanach and Megiddo These are significant cities in the northern part of Israel. Megiddo, in particular, is known for its strategic military importance and is mentioned in various biblical battles. 3. Beth-shean A city with a rich history, often associated with the Philistines and later as a significant city in the kingdom of Israel. 4. Zarethan A location near the Jordan River, known for its proximity to significant biblical events, including the crossing of the Israelites into the Promised Land. 5. Jezreel A fertile valley known for its agricultural productivity and as a site of many biblical events, including the account of Naboth's vineyard. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipThe appointment of district governors like Baana reflects God's order and provision in leadership. It reminds us of the importance of godly leadership in maintaining peace and prosperity. Strategic Importance of Places The cities mentioned were strategically important for trade, military, and agriculture. This teaches us to recognize and utilize the resources and positions God has given us for His glory. Historical Continuity The repeated mention of these locations throughout the Bible underscores the continuity of God's plan and His faithfulness through generations. Stewardship and Responsibility Baana's role as a governor highlights the importance of stewardship and responsibility in our own lives, encouraging us to be faithful in the tasks God has entrusted to us.(12) The fifth division must have been large and important, including much of the great plain of Esdraelon or Jezreel, the garden and battle-field of Northern Palestine, and extending to the Jordan valley. Taanach, Megiddo, and Beth-shean are all named as Canaanitish cities not taken by Manasseh, but made tributary (Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27). Taanach and Megiddo are referred to in the song of Deborah (Judges 5:19). Megiddo is the place of the death of Ahaziah (2Kings 9:27) and the fall of Josiah (2Kings 23:29). Beth-shean is the city in which the body of Saul was exposed in triumph (1Samuel 31:12). Abel-meholah, the birth-place of Elisha (1Kings 19:16), lies south of Beth-shean, and is mentioned in the record of the rout of the Midianites by Gideon (Judges 7:22). Jokmeam (for such is the right reading) is a Levitical city in Ephraim (1Chronicles 6:68), apparently called Kibzaim in Joshua 21:22, and must have been an outlying part of this division. . . . Verse 12. - Baana, the son of Ahilud [cf. ver. 3. Probably the recorder's brother], to him pertained [the original, true to its character as a list, omits these words, simply giving the name of the officer and then the towns of his district or province] Taanach and Megiddo [similarly associated, Joshua 12:21; Judges 5:19; Judges 1:27. These towns, which became famous in later Jewish history (2 Kings 23:29; 2 Chronicles 35:22), lay at the foot of the E. spurs of Carmel, on the margin of the plain of Esdraelon. See Conder's "Tent Work in Palestine," p. 67] and all Bethshean [Joshua 17:11, 16; Judges 1:27. Otherwise Bethshan (1 Samuel 31:10, 12; 2 Samuel 21:12), now Beisan. The LXX. here translate the word ὁ οῖκος Σὰν; elsewhere they write βαιθσὰν or βαιθσὰμ, and in Judges 1:27 explain ἥ ἐστι Σκυθῶν πόλις, hence its later name Scythopolis. Rawlinson, by an oversight, interprets the name to mean "house of the sun," which is the translation of Bethshemesh. Bethshan prob. means "house of rest." "The site of the town is on the brow of the descent by which the great plain of Esdraelon drops down to the level of the Ghor." The present writer was much struck (in 1861) by its situation. See Conder, pp. 233, 234. The text shows that it gave its name to the adjoining district], which is by Zartanah [probably the Zaretan of Joshua 3:16 and the Zarthan (same word in the Heb.) of 1 Kings 7:46, which place is called Zeredathah in 2 Chronicles 4:17, and is probably the Zererath of Judges 7:22. (The variations in spelling are again to be noticed). Here Solomon cast the Temple vessels. By some it is identified with Kurn Sartabeh (but see quart. Stat. of Pal. Explor. Fund, July, 1874, and Conder, pp. 233, 234), a few miles below Bethshan. It is noticeable (in connexion with Joshua 3.16) that at this point the Jordan valley narrows (Keil). It occupies high ground and commands an extensive view (Robinson)] beneath [or below] Jezreel [Wordsworth remarks that "Jezreel, now Zerin, is a lofty site." But the idea of "beneath" is not that of depression, but of geographical position = the district southeast of Jezreel] from [LXX. and from) Bethshean to Abelmeholah [lit. meadow of the dance. It lay ten miles south of Bethshean. It is mentioned in connexion with Zererath (Zaretan) in Judges 7:22, but is best known as the home of Elisha (1 Kings 19:16)] even unto the place that is beyond [Heb. unto the other side of] Jokneam. [Properly, Jokmeam. Identified by the Survey (Conder, p. 68) with Tell Keimun. A Levitical town (1 Chronicles 6:68) probably the same as Kibzaim (cf. Joshua 21:22). This district coincided practically with the tribe of Manasseh. It embraced a part (see ver. 17) of the fertile plain of Esdraelon and of the Jordan valley.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Baanaבַּֽעֲנָא֙ (ba·‘ă·nā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1195: Baana -- the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahilud, אֲחִיל֔וּד (’ă·ḥî·lūḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 286: Ahilud -- 'child's brother', two Israelites in Taanach, תַּעְנַ֖ךְ (ta‘·naḵ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8590: Taanach -- a Canaanite city assigned to Manasseh Megiddo, וּמְגִדּ֑וֹ (ū·mə·ḡid·dōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4023: Megiddo -- a tower and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of Beth-shean שְׁאָ֡ן (šə·’ān) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1052: Beth-shean -- 'place of quiet', a place in Manasseh, West of the Jordan next to אֵ֨צֶל (’ê·ṣel) Preposition Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity Zarethan צָרְתַ֜נָה (ṣā·rə·ṯa·nāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6891: Zarethan -- a city in the Jordan Valley below מִתַּ֣חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of Jezreel, לְיִזְרְעֶ֗אל (lə·yiz·rə·‘el) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3157: Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel from מִבֵּ֤ית (mib·bêṯ) Preposition Strong's Hebrew Beth-shean שְׁאָן֙ (šə·’ān) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1052: Beth-shean -- 'place of quiet', a place in Manasseh, West of the Jordan to עַ֚ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Abel-meholah מְחוֹלָ֔ה (mə·ḥō·w·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 65: Abel-Mecholah and on past מֵעֵ֥בֶר (mê·‘ê·ḇer) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5676: A region across, on the opposite side Jokmeam; לְיָקְמֳעָֽם׃ (lə·yā·qə·mo·‘ām) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3361: Jokmeam -- 'let the people be established', a city in Northern Israel Links 1 Kings 4:12 NIV1 Kings 4:12 NLT 1 Kings 4:12 ESV 1 Kings 4:12 NASB 1 Kings 4:12 KJV 1 Kings 4:12 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 4:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 4:12 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 4:12 French Bible 1 Kings 4:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 4:12 Baana the son of Ahilud in Taanach (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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