Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahinadab son of Iddo—in Mahanaim; New Living Translation Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim. English Standard Version Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Berean Standard Bible Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim; King James Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim: New King James Version Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; New American Standard Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo in Mahanaim; NASB 1995 Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; NASB 1977 Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Legacy Standard Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Amplified Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Christian Standard Bible Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; American Standard Version Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Contemporary English Version Ahinadab son of Iddo was in charge of the territory of Mahanaim. English Revised Version Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim: GOD'S WORD® Translation [Ahinadab], son of Iddo, was in charge of Mahanaim. Good News Translation Ahinadab son of Iddo: the district of Mahanaim International Standard Version Iddo's son Ahinadab served in Mahanaim; Majority Standard Bible Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim; NET Bible Ahinadab son of Iddo was in charge of Mahanaim. New Heart English Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Webster's Bible Translation Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim: World English Bible Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAhinadab son of Iddo [has] Mahanaim; Young's Literal Translation Ahinadab son of Iddo hath Mahanaim. Smith's Literal Translation Ahinadab, son of Iddo, the two camps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbinadab the son of Addo was chief in Manaim. Catholic Public Domain Version Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, who was first in Mahanaim; New American Bible Ahinadab, son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; New Revised Standard Version Ahinadab son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAhinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Akhinadab Bar Gedu in Makhnim OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim; Brenton Septuagint Translation Achinadab son of Saddo, had Maanaim. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Twelve Officers…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); 14Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim; 15Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);… Cross References 1 Kings 9:22 But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. 1 Kings 12:4 “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” 1 Kings 5:13-14 Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. 1 Kings 11:28 Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. 2 Chronicles 8:9 But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. 2 Chronicles 10:4 “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” Exodus 1:11 So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. 1 Samuel 8:11-17 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. / And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. ... 2 Samuel 20:24 Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; 1 Kings 4:7 Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 1 Kings 4:27 Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. 1 Kings 10:15 not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. Matthew 20:25-28 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... Mark 10:42-45 So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. ... Luke 22:25-27 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. Treasury of Scripture Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim: Mahanaim. Genesis 32:2 And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. 2 Samuel 2:8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; 2 Samuel 17:24,27 Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him… Jump to Previous Iddo Mahanaim Mahana'imJump to Next Iddo Mahanaim Mahana'im1 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 Ahinadab son of Iddo Ahinadab is one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. The name Ahinadab means "my brother is noble" or "my brother is willing," which may reflect his character or the esteem in which he was held. The mention of his father, Iddo, suggests a lineage of some prominence, as genealogies often highlight familial importance or connections. This practice of appointing officials from notable families was common in ancient Israel and surrounding cultures, ensuring loyalty and efficient governance. in Mahanaim Persons / Places / Events 1. AhinadabAhinadab is one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. His name means "my brother is noble" or "brother of willingness," reflecting a possible noble character or willingness to serve. 2. Iddo Iddo is the father of Ahinadab. While not much is detailed about him in this specific verse, his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical account. 3. Mahanaim This is the region where Ahinadab served. Mahanaim is a significant location in biblical history, known as a place where Jacob encountered angels (Genesis 32) and where King David sought refuge during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 17). Teaching Points The Importance of ServiceAhinadab's role as an official under Solomon highlights the importance of serving faithfully in the positions God places us. Each role, no matter how seemingly small, contributes to the greater good. Heritage and Legacy The mention of Ahinadab as the son of Iddo reminds us of the significance of our spiritual and familial heritage. We are called to honor those who have come before us and to build a legacy of faithfulness. Strategic Placement Mahanaim's historical significance as a place of refuge and divine encounter teaches us that God places us strategically in life for His purposes. We should seek to understand and fulfill our roles in His plan. Divine Provision The system of provision established by Solomon, with officials like Ahinadab, reflects God's provision for His people. We are reminded to trust in God's provision and to be good stewards of the resources He provides.(14) The seventh division, still on the other side of Jordan, is the region of Mahanaim, in the territory of Gad. Mahanaim ("the camps"), the scene of Jacob's angelic vision on his return to Canaan (Genesis 36:3), assigned to Dan after the Conquest (see Joshua 13:26; Joshua 13:30; Joshua 21:38), must have been afterwards an important place; for it was the seat of Ishbosheth's government (2Samuel 2:8; 2Samuel 2:12; 2Samuel 2:29), and the place where David established himself on fleeing from Absalom (2Samuel 17:24; 2Samuel 17:27), and where he received large supplies from Barzillai and other chiefs. . . . Verse 14. - Ahinadab the son of Iddo [probably the seer of that name, 2 Chronicles 9:29] had Mahanaim [Heb. to Mahanaim, as marg. That is, went, or was appointed, to Mahanaim. Rawlinson understands that his district was "from the places last mentioned to Mahanaim," but for this the usus loquendi of the writer would lead us to expect עַד. For Mahanaim, see Genesis 32:2; Joshua 13:26]. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahinadabאֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב (’ă·ḥî·nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 292: Ahinadab -- 'my brother is noble', an official of Solomon son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Iddo, עִדֹּ֖א (‘id·dō) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5714: Iddo -- 'timely', the name of several Israelites in Mahanaim; מַחֲנָֽיְמָה׃ (ma·ḥă·nā·yə·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4266: Mahanaim -- 'two camps', a place East of the Jordan Links 1 Kings 4:14 NIV1 Kings 4:14 NLT 1 Kings 4:14 ESV 1 Kings 4:14 NASB 1 Kings 4:14 KJV 1 Kings 4:14 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 4:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 4:14 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 4:14 French Bible 1 Kings 4:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 4:14 Ahinadab the son of Iddo in Mahanaim (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |