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1 Kings 4:12

1 Kings 4:12
Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to Abelmeholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The son of Geber in Ramothgilead,.... A city in the tribe of Gad, and was a city of refuge, Jos 20:8;

to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; of which see Num…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

On these cities see Jos 12:21; Jos 3:16; Jdg 7:22; Jos 21:22.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 4:1-19

Here we have,

I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established king over all Israel, and not, as his successors, only over two tribes. He was a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Baana the son of Ahilud Probably the brother of Jehoshaphat the recorder mentioned in 1Ki 4:3.

Taanach and Megiddo These places are both inland to the east of Dor, Megiddo being a little north of…