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1 Kings 4:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, was in charge of Mahanaim.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists one of Solomon's twelve district governors who managed the region of Mahanaim.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a list describing King Solomon's administrative system, where he divided Israel into twelve districts, each overseen by a governor responsible for providing food and supplies for the royal court one month per year. Mahanaim was a significant city east of the Jordan River that had served as a temporary capital for David during Absalom's rebellion.

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