1 Kings 4:15
New International Version
Ahimaaz—in Naphtali (he had married Basemath daughter of Solomon);

New Living Translation
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali. (He was married to Basemath, another of Solomon’s daughters.)

English Standard Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had taken Basemath the daughter of Solomon as his wife);

Berean Standard Bible
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

King James Bible
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

New King James Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife;

New American Standard Bible
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);

NASB 1995
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);

NASB 1977
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);

Legacy Standard Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);

Amplified Bible
Ahimaaz, in [the tribe of] Naphtali (he also married Basemath, Solomon’s daughter);

Christian Standard Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also had married a daughter of Solomon—Basemath);

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also had married a daughter of Solomon—Basemath);

American Standard Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);

Contemporary English Version
Ahimaaz was in charge of the territory of Naphtali and was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath.

English Revised Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Ahimaaz] was in charge of Naphtali. (He also married Solomon's daughter Basemath.)

Good News Translation
Ahimaaz, who was married to Basemath, another of Solomon's daughters: the territory of Naphtali

International Standard Version
Ahimaaz served in Naphtali (he was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath);

Majority Standard Bible
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

NET Bible
Ahimaaz was in charge of Naphtali. (He married Solomon's daughter Basemath.)

New Heart English Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);

Webster's Bible Translation
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:

World English Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Ahimaaz [is] in Naphtali; he also has taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife;

Young's Literal Translation
Ahimaaz is in Naphtali; he also hath taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ahimaaz in Naphtali; also he took Basmath daughter of Solomon for wife.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Achimaas in Nephtali: he also had Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali, and he also had Basemath, the daughter of Solomon, in marriage;

New American Bible
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he was married to Basemath, another daughter of Solomon;

New Revised Standard Version
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had taken Basemath, Solomon’s daughter, as his wife);
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Akhimats in Naphtali; he took also Besmath the daughter of Solomon a wife
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Achimaas was in Nephthalim, and he took Basemmath daughter of Solomon to wife, one.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Twelve Officers
14Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim; 15Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon); 16Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;…

Cross References
1 Kings 4:7-19
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, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

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 10:15
not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

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.”

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 9:14
not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

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.”

Proverbs 8:15-16
By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.

Ecclesiastes 2:9
So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Romans 13:4
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.


Treasury of Scripture

Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

Naphtali

Joshua 19:32-39
The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families…

the daughter

1 Kings 4:11
The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

1 Samuel 18:18
And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

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1 Kings 4
1. Solomon's princes
7. His twelve officers for provision
20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom
22. His daily provision
26. His stable
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Ahimaaz
The name "Ahimaaz" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my brother is rage" or "brother of anger." In the context of 1 Kings 4, Ahimaaz is one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. This role signifies a position of trust and responsibility, indicating that Ahimaaz was a man of integrity and capability. Historically, the appointment of officials like Ahimaaz reflects the administrative sophistication of Solomon's reign, which was marked by peace and prosperity.

in Naphtali
Naphtali was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, located in the northern part of the kingdom. The region was known for its fertile land and strategic location, which made it an important area for trade and agriculture. By appointing Ahimaaz in Naphtali, Solomon ensured that this vital region was under the supervision of a trusted official. This decision highlights Solomon's wisdom in governance, as he strategically placed capable leaders in key areas to maintain stability and prosperity throughout his kingdom.

(he had married Basemath, Solomon’s daughter)
The mention of Ahimaaz's marriage to Basemath, Solomon's daughter, underscores the practice of forming political alliances through marriage. In ancient times, such marriages were common among royalty and nobility to strengthen political ties and ensure loyalty. Basemath's marriage to Ahimaaz not only solidified his position but also integrated him into the royal family, further securing his loyalty to Solomon. This alliance reflects the broader biblical theme of family and covenant relationships, which are central to God's plan for His people. The marriage also illustrates the blessings of wisdom and discernment in leadership, as Solomon's strategic alliances contributed to the peace and prosperity of his reign.

(15) The eighth division is the upper valley of the Jordan, south of Mount Hermon, including part of the north-west coast of the sea of Gennesareth and the water of Merom. In it lie Hazor, forming the centre of the native confederacy of the north, and the Levitical city of refuge, Kedesh-Naphtali (Joshua 12:22; Joshua 19:37; Judges 4:6).

Verse 15. - Ahimaaz [probably the son of Zadok, 2 Samuel 15:27; 2 Samuel 17:17] was in Naphtali; he also [like Ben-Abinadab, ver. 11] took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ahimaaz
אֲחִימַ֖עַץ (’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 290: Ahimaaz -- 'my brother is wrath', two Israelites

in Naphtali
בְּנַפְתָּלִ֑י (bə·nap̄·tā·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

(he
ה֗וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

had married
לָקַ֛ח (lā·qaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

Basemath,
בָּשְׂמַ֥ת (bā·śə·maṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1315: Basemath -- 'perfume', a wife of Esau, also a daughter of Solomon

a daughter
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Solomon);
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne


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