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H1125

בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב

Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb /ben-ab-ee''-naw-dawb'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom בֵּן and אֲבִימֶלֶךְ
Meaning(the) son of Abinadab; Ben-Abinadab, an Israelite
KJV usagethe son of Abinadab.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb, represented by H1125, translates to (the) son of Abinadab. It appears only 1 time in the Bible, within a single verse. Its sole function is to identify a specific Israelite who served as one of King Solomon's administrative officers.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of H1125 is in 1 Kings 4:11, where Ben-Abinadab is listed among the twelve officers who provided provisions for the king's household. The verse specifies that his jurisdiction was "in all the region of Dor" 1 Kings 4:11. This passage also provides a key detail about his personal life and status: he "had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife" 1 Kings 4:11, indicating a direct marital alliance with the royal family.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of Ben-Abinadab's mention connects several important words that define his role and relationships:

  • H5299 nâphâh (region): This word, also meaning height or coast, denotes the territory under his authority. It is used to describe the "borders of Dor" in other passages as well Joshua 11:2.
  • H1756 Dôwr (Dor): Defined as a dwelling or a place in Palestine, this was the specific geographical area Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb governed 1 Kings 4:11.
  • H2955 Ṭâphath (Taphath): The personal name of his wife, who was a daughter of King Solomon 1 Kings 4:11.
  • H8010 Shᵉlômôh (Solomon): The king whom Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb served and whose daughter he married, establishing his position within the royal court 1 Kings 4:11.
  • H1323 bath (daughter): This term establishes the direct familial link between his wife Taphath and King Solomon 1 Kings 4:11.
  • H802 ʼishshâh (wife): This word formally defines his marital relationship with Taphath 1 Kings 4:11.

Theological Significance

While not a theological term, the mention of H1125 carries significant narrative weight regarding the structure of Solomon's kingdom.

  • Administrative Organization: The inclusion of Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb in the list of officers highlights the sophisticated and organized administration during Solomon's reign, with specific officials appointed over distinct regions like Dor H1756.
  • Royal Alliances: His marriage to Taphath H2955, the daughter H1323 of Solomon H8010, was likely a strategic alliance. Such marriages helped secure loyalty and consolidate power within the kingdom.
  • Patrilineal Identity: The name itself, meaning "son of Abinadab," underscores the common biblical practice of identifying individuals by their father, emphasizing lineage and family history.

Summary

In summary, Ben-ʼĂbîynâdâb H1125 is a proper name that identifies a specific historical figure. Though mentioned only once, his entry in the biblical record provides a valuable glimpse into the political and social dynamics of King Solomon's court. His role as a regional governor and his marriage to a royal daughter illustrate the administrative machinery and strategic alliances that characterized one of the most prosperous eras in Israel's history.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • אֲבִינָדָב
  • בֶּן

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H5299 נָפָה from נוּף in the sense of lifting; a height; also a sieve; border, coast, region, sieve. H1756 דּוֹר or (by permutation) דֹּאר; (Joshua 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11), from דּוֹר; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine; Dor. H2955 טָפַת probably from נָטַף; a dropping (of ointment); Taphath, an Israelitess; Taphath. H8010 שְׁלֹמֹה from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon. H1323 בַּת from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and H802 אִשָּׁה feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Kings — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.