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(He was married to Basemath, another of Solomon’s daughters.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had taken Basemath the daughter of Solomon as his wife);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz <i>was</i> in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also married Basemath the daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in [the tribe of] Naphtali (he also married Basemath, Solomon’s daughter);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also had married a daughter of Solomon—Basemath);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also had married a daughter of Solomon—Basemath); <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz was in charge of the territory of Naphtali and was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Ahimaaz] was in charge of Naphtali. (He also married Solomon's daughter Basemath.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, who was married to Basemath, another of Solomon's daughters: the territory of Naphtali <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz served in Naphtali (he was married to Solomon's daughter Basemath); <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz was in charge of Naphtali. (He married Solomon's daughter Basemath.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon for a wife:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife); <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz [is] in Naphtali; he also has taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ahimaaz is in Naphtali; he also hath taken Basemath daughter of Solomon for a wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali; also he took Basmath daughter of Solomon for wife.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Achimaas in Nephtali: he also had Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali, and he also had Basemath, the daughter of Solomon, in marriage;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he was married to Basemath, another daughter of Solomon; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he had taken Basemath, Solomon’s daughter, as his wife);<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Akhimats in Naphtali; he took also Besmath the daughter of Solomon a wife<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ahimaaz, in Naphtali; he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Achimaas <i>was</i> in Nephthalim, and he took Basemmath daughter of Solomon to wife, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1553" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Twelve Officers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim; <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/290.htm" title="290: ’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is wrath, two Isr. From 'ach and the equivalent of Ma'ats; brother of anger; Achimaats, the name of three Israelites.">Ahimaaz</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: bə·nap̄·tā·lî (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">in Naphtali</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">(he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">had married</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lə·’iš·šāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1315.htm" title="1315: bā·śə·maṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Feminine of besem; fragrance; Bosmath, the name of a wife of Esau, and of a daughter of Solomon.">Basemath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">a daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">of Solomon);</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">1 Kings 9:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">1 Kings 10:15</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">1 Kings 12:4</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">2 Chronicles 9:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">2 Chronicles 10:4</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a></span><br />By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:9</a></span><br />So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a></span><br />for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:</p><p class="hdg">Naphtali</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></b></br> The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, <i>even</i> for the children of Naphtali according to their families… </p><p class="hdg">the daughter</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">1 Kings 4:11</a></b></br> The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">1 Samuel 18:18</a></b></br> And David said unto Saul, Who <i>am</i> I? and what <i>is</i> my life, <i>or</i> my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Ahimaaz</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-29.htm">Ahi'ma-Az</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Basemath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Bas'emath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Basmath</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Married</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">Ahimaaz</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-19.htm">Ahi'ma-Az</a> <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Basemath</a> <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Bas'emath</a> <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Basmath</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Married</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ahimaaz in Naphtali</b><br>Ahimaaz was one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing food for the king and his household. The tribe of Naphtali was located in the northern part of Israel, a region known for its fertile land and strategic location. This area was significant in biblical history, as it was part of the land allotted to the tribe of Naphtali by Joshua (<a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a>). The appointment of Ahimaaz in this region underscores the importance of maintaining strong governance and resource management in the northern territories. The role of district governors was crucial for the administration of Solomon's kingdom, reflecting the centralized government system that Solomon established, which was a departure from the tribal confederation of the Judges period.<p><b>(he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);</b><br>The marriage of Ahimaaz to Basemath, Solomon's daughter, indicates a political alliance and the consolidation of power within the kingdom. Marriages in ancient Israel often served to strengthen political ties and ensure loyalty among the ruling class. This practice was common in the ancient Near East, where royal families intermarried to secure alliances and peace. The mention of Basemath highlights the interconnectedness of Solomon's administration, where family ties were used to reinforce the stability and unity of the kingdom. This also reflects the wisdom of Solomon in using familial relationships to maintain control over his vast empire. The inclusion of Solomon's daughter in this context may also symbolize the extension of Solomon's influence and the perpetuation of his legacy through his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahimaaz.htm">Ahimaaz</a></b><br>A prominent official in King Solomon's administration, Ahimaaz was appointed as a regional governor over the territory of Naphtali. His marriage to Basemath, Solomon's daughter, signifies a political alliance and integration into the royal family.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, located in the northern part of the kingdom. This region was known for its fertile land and strategic importance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/basemath.htm">Basemath</a></b><br>The daughter of King Solomon, Basemath's marriage to Ahimaaz highlights the practice of using marriage to strengthen political ties and alliances within the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, and his administrative organization is detailed in <a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">1 Kings 4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Ahimaaz's role as a governor under Solomon's reign illustrates the importance of wise and godly leadership in maintaining peace and prosperity. Leaders today can learn from the organizational structure and delegation of responsibilities seen in Solomon's administration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/marriage_as_a_covenant_and_alliance.htm">Marriage as a Covenant and Alliance</a></b><br>The marriage between Ahimaaz and Basemath serves as a reminder of the dual role of marriage as both a personal covenant and a means of forming alliances. In a Christian context, marriage should be viewed as a sacred covenant that also strengthens community and family ties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integration_and_unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Integration and Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Just as Solomon's officials were integrated into his administration, believers are called to be united and work together within the body of Christ. Each member has a role to play in the church's mission and ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Role of Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Naphtali and the historical connections to Jacob's sons remind us of the importance of heritage and legacy. Believers are encouraged to honor their spiritual heritage and pass on a legacy of faith to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ahimaaz_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahimaaz in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_issachar's_role_among_jacob's_sons.htm">Who was Naphtali in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'tirzah'_anachronistic_in_solomon's_era.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:4) Was 'Tirzah' actually significant during Solomon's reign, or is this reference an anachronism undermining authorship claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/joshua/12-22.htm" title="The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;">Joshua 12:22</a>; <a href="/joshua/19-37.htm" title="And Kedesh, and Edrei, and Enhazor,">Joshua 19:37</a>; <a href="/judges/4-6.htm" title="And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said to him, Has not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?">Judges 4:6</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ahimaaz</span> [probably the son of Zadok, <a href="/2_samuel/15-27.htm">2 Samuel 15:27</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">2 Samuel 17:17</a>] <span class="cmt_word">was in Naphtali; he also</span> [like Ben-Abinadab, ver. 11] <span class="cmt_word">took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ahimaaz</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִימַ֖עַץ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_290.htm">Strong's 290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahimaaz -- 'my brother is wrath', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Naphtali</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנַפְתָּלִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had married</span><br /><span class="heb">לָקַ֛ח</span> <span class="translit">(lā·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Basemath,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּשְׂמַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·śə·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1315.htm">Strong's 1315: </a> </span><span class="str2">Basemath -- 'perfume', a wife of Esau, also a daughter of Solomon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a daughter</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(baṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Solomon);</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:15 Ahimaaz in Naphtali he also took Basemath (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>