Lexicon Taphath: Taphath Original Word: טָפַּת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Taphath Probably from nataph; a dropping (of ointment); Taphath, an Israelitess -- Taphath. see HEBREW nataph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition daughter of Solomon NASB Translation Taphath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs טָפַת proper name, feminine daughter of Solomon, & wife of בֶּןאֲֿבִינָדָב 1 Kings 4:11. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root טָפַף (taphaph), which means "to drop" or "to drip."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Taphath, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: Taphath is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It appears in the context of genealogical records and royal lineage. Context: Taphath is mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the daughters of Solomon. She is specifically noted in 1 Kings 4:11, where she is identified as the wife of Ben-Abinadab, who was one of Solomon's twelve district governors. This marriage likely served as a political alliance, strengthening Solomon's administrative control over the region of Dor. The mention of Taphath highlights the practice of royal marriages being used to consolidate power and influence within the kingdom. Her name, meaning "drop" or "distillation," may symbolize beauty or grace, reflecting the cultural significance of names in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations טָפַת֙ טפת ṭā·p̄aṯ taFat ṭāp̄aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:11 HEB: נָ֣פַת דֹּ֑אר טָפַת֙ בַּת־ שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה NAS: of Dor (Taphath the daughter KJV: of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter INT: the height of Dor (Taphath the daughter of Solomon 1 Occurrence |