King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The son of Hesed, in Aruboth; to him [pertained] Sochoh, and all the land of Hepher:
Complete Jewish Bible:
the son of Hesed, in Arubot; he also had charge of Sokhoh and all the territory of Hefer;
Berean Standard Bible:
Ben-hesed in Arubboth (Socoh and all the land of Hepher belonged to him);
American Standard Version:
Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (to him pertained Socoh, and all the land of Hepher);
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The son of Hesed{H1136}{H2618}, in Aruboth{H700}; to him pertained Sochoh{H7755}, and all the land{H776} of Hepher{H2660}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Joshua 12:17
- The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;
Joshua 15:35
- Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,
Joshua 17:2
- There was also [a lot] for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these [were] the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 4:10
1 Kings 4:10 is a verse that falls within the narrative describing the administration of King Solomon's reign over Israel. The verse specifically mentions the son of Hesed, who is in charge of Arubboth, and also oversees Sochoh and all the land of Hepher. This verse is part of a larger list found in 1 Kings 4 that details Solomon's twelve officers who were responsible for providing food for the king and his household. Each officer was assigned a month of the year to ensure a constant supply of provisions.
The historical context of this verse is the United Monarchy period, when Solomon's wisdom and wealth were at their peak. Solomon's kingdom was known for its peace and prosperity, and his administrative system was highly organized to manage the vast resources of his realm. The division of the land into twelve districts, each with its own governor, reflects a sophisticated understanding of governance and taxation.
The themes present in this verse include the centralization of power under Solomon's rule, the importance of effective administration and resource management in maintaining a stable and prosperous kingdom, and the extent of Solomon's influence, which reached various regions within Israel, including those mentioned in the verse. It also highlights the feudal system of the time, where local governors or officers were responsible for tribute and the well-being of the royal court.
In summary, 1 Kings 4:10 provides a snapshot of Solomon's well-structured governance, with the son of Hesed being one of the key officials responsible for a specific region, contributing to the overall prosperity and stability of Solomon's reign during the height of Israel's United Monarchy.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1136
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּן־חֶסֶד
Transliteration: Ben-Cheçed
Pronunciation: ben-kheh'-sed
Description: from בֵּן and חֵסֵד; son of kindness; Ben-Chesed, an Israelite; the son of Hesed. - Strong's Number: H2618
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶסֶד
Transliteration: Cheçed
Pronunciation: kheh'-sed
Description: the same as חֵסֵד; favor; Chesed, an Israelite; Hesed. - Strong's Number: H700
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲרֻבּוֹת
Transliteration: ʼĂrubbôwth
Pronunciation: ar-oob-both
Description: plural of אֲרֻבָּה; Arubboth, a place in Palestine; Aruboth. - Strong's Number: H7755
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׂוֹכֹה
Transliteration: Sôwkôh
Pronunciation: so-ko'
Description: or שֹׂכֹה; or שׂוֹכוֹ; from שׂוּךְ; Sokoh or Soko, the name of two places in Palestine; Shocho, Shochoh, Sochoh, Soco, Socoh. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H2660
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵפֶר
Transliteration: Chêpher
Pronunciation: khay'-fer
Description: from חָפַר or חָפֵר; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites; Hepher.