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href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />These are their names: Ben-Hur—in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These are the names of the twelve governors: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> their names: Ben-Hur, in the mountains of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And these <i>were</i> their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of [the tribe of] Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill-country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />These were the twelve officers: The son of Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And these are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Their names were [Benhur], who was in charge of the hills of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The following are the names of these twelve officers and the districts they were in charge of: Benhur: the hill country of Ephraim <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Here's a list of their names: Ben-hur from the hill country of Ephraim; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-Hur was in charge of the hill country of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are their names: Ben Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These are their names: Ben Hur, in the hill country of Ephraim; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and these [are] their names: Ben-Hur in the hill-country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and these are their names: Ben-Hur in the hill-country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And these their names: the son of Hur in mount Ephraim:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And these are their names: Benhur, in mount Ephraim, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And these are their names: Benhur, on mount Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Their names were: the son of Hur in the hill country of Ephraim; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These were their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of Ephraim;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these are their names: the son of Hur, who ruled in mount Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these are their names: Bar Khur in the mountain of Aphreim<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these are their names: The son of Hur, in the hill-country of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these <i>were</i> their names: Been the son of Or in the mount of Ephraim, one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-8.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=1492" 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">7</span>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, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and these</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·w·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were their names:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1133.htm" title="1133: ben- (N-msc) -- Son of Hur, one of Solomon's leaders. From ben and Chuwr; son of Chur; Ben-Chur, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1133.htm" title="1133: ḥūr (N-proper-ms) -- Son of Hur, one of Solomon's leaders. From ben and Chuwr; son of Chur; Ben-Chur, an Israelite.">Ben-hur</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">in the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·rā·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim;</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;…<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_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<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="/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/5-13.htm">1 Kings 5:13-14</a></span><br />Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-23.htm">1 Kings 9:23</a></span><br />They were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26-29</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9-10</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. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<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="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a></span><br />So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-27</a></span><br />So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</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. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:</p><p class="hdg">The son of Hur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/17-1.htm">Judges 17:1</a></b></br> And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name <i>was</i> Micah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Judges 19:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass in those days, when <i>there was</i> no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/19-38.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/joshua/13-21.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Names</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-9.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-15.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-2.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-7.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-38.htm">Names</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>and these were their names:</b><br>This phrase introduces a list of officials appointed by King Solomon to oversee various regions of his kingdom. Naming individuals in biblical texts often signifies their importance and role in the narrative. In ancient Israel, names held significant meaning and often reflected the character or destiny of the person. The listing of names here underscores the organized and structured administration under Solomon's reign, reflecting the wisdom and order he brought to the kingdom.<p><b>Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;</b><br>Ben-hur, meaning "son of Hur," is one of the twelve officials appointed by Solomon. The name "Hur" is associated with nobility and leadership, as seen in other biblical references (e.g., <a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10</a>). The hill country of Ephraim refers to a central region in Israel, known for its rugged terrain and strategic importance. Ephraim was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim, and often symbolized strength and leadership (<a href="/genesis/48-19.htm">Genesis 48:19</a>). This area was significant in Israel's history, serving as a backdrop for various biblical events. The appointment of Ben-hur in this region highlights the need for strong governance in a key area of the kingdom. The mention of Ephraim also connects to prophecies and blessings given to the tribe, emphasizing its continued importance in Israel's narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/ben-hur.htm">Ben-hur</a></b><br>One of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. Each official was responsible for one month of the year.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">Hill Country of Ephraim</a></b><br>A region in the central part of ancient Israel, known for its rugged terrain and significant historical and spiritual importance. It was part of the tribal inheritance of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's reign is often seen as a time of peace and prosperity for Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/provisioning_system.htm">Provisioning System</a></b><br>A system established by Solomon to ensure a steady supply of resources for the royal household, demonstrating his administrative wisdom and the prosperity of his reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribal_inheritance.htm">Tribal Inheritance</a></b><br>The division of the land among the tribes of Israel, which was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham and his descendants.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_order.htm">God's Provision and Order</a></b><br>Solomon's system of provisioning reflects God's desire for order and provision in our lives. We can trust that God has a plan for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ben-hur's role as an official reminds us of the importance of stewardship and fulfilling our responsibilities faithfully, whether in leadership or daily tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a></b><br>The hill country of Ephraim, with its historical and spiritual significance, teaches us to value the places God has placed us and to seek His purpose in our current location.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_inheritance.htm">Legacy and Inheritance</a></b><br>The tribal inheritance of Ephraim points to the spiritual legacy we leave behind. We are called to invest in the next generation and pass on our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_administration.htm">Wisdom in Administration</a></b><br>Solomon's administrative wisdom is a model for us to seek God's guidance in managing our resources and responsibilities effectively.<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/can_you_restore_my_joy_of_salvation.htm">Who was Ben-Hur in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_ephraim.htm">What is the Tribe of Ephraim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_4_8's_sarcasm_fit_love.htm">In 1 Corinthians 4:8, how does Paul's sarcastic tone align with the biblical emphasis on gentleness and love in rebuke?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">And these are their names.</span>--The first division, <span class= "ital">"</span>mount Ephraim," included all the higher part of the territory of Ephraim, one of the most fertile and beautiful regions in Palestine, surrounding the city of Shechem, which lies in a rich plain between Mount Ebel and Gerizim, and including the strong site of the future Samaria. See the description of the country in the blessing of Moses (<a href="/context/deuteronomy/33-13.htm" title="And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath,">Deuteronomy 33:13-17</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">these are their</span> names [the order is not geographical, nor do the districts correspond, except roughly, with the territories of the tribes. The order is probably that of the months for which they were severally responsible, and the districts were marked out according to the capabilities of the country.]: <span class="cmt_word">The son of Hur</span> [Heb. as marg., <span class="accented">Ben Hur.</span> Of the twelve prefects, five are only known by their patronymics, for it is hardly likely that these are proper names, like Ben-hanan and Ben-zoheth (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-20.htm">1 Chronicles 4:20</a>). No satisfactory explanation of this curious circumstance has hitherto been given. The most probable is that in the document from which this list was compiled, the part of the page containing the missing names had been accidentally destroyed], in mount Ephraim. [See on 1 Kings 12:25. This district, which practically coincided with the territory of Ephraim, was one of the most fertile in Palestine. Hence, possibly, it stands first.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-8.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">and these</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their names:</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ben-hur,</span><br /><span class="heb">ח֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1133.htm">Strong's 1133: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ben-hur -- 'son of Hur', one of Solomon's leaders</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the hill country</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·har)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-8.htm">1 Kings 4:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-8.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:8 These are their names: Ben Hur (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:9" /></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>