בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב (ben-a.vi.na.dav)
ben-a.vi.na.dav
Ben-Abinadab
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ben-Abinadab literally means "son of Abinadab." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 4:11, identifying one of King Solomon’s administrative officials.
This individual is listed as having authority over the district of Dor, which included Taphath. The text notes that he was married to Taphath, a detail that likely signifies a political alliance or family connection within Solomon’s complex network of regional governors.
While the name itself follows a common Hebrew patronymic pattern, its biblical significance lies in its context. It highlights the organized structure of Solomon’s kingdom, where many officials shared names like Abinadab, reflecting a broader societal naming convention rather than unique historical prominence.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ben-Abinadab appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a list of King Solomon’s administrators. It means 'son of Abinadab' and identifies a man given authority over the district of Dor. This brief mention reminds us that God uses ordinary people to maintain order and justice in the world.
His role included overseeing Taphath, and he was married to Solomon’s daughter. Such marriages often signified political alliances, binding families together to strengthen the kingdom. We see here how God works through human structures, using relationships and responsibilities to uphold peace and stability in society.
Though his name is not widely known, his faithful service contributed to the broader well-being of Israel. This encourages us that our own quiet duties, whether in leadership or daily life, matter deeply to God. He sees the integrity with which we handle our assigned roles, even when no one else notices.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ben-1×
- Abinadab1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בֶּן\־1×
- אֲבִֽינָדָ֖ב1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 4:11
Ben Abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath, Solomon’s daughter, as wife);
This verse identifies Ben-Abinadab as an administrator over Dor and notes his marriage to Solomon's daughter, highlighting the political alliances within Solomon's kingdom.