KJV ORIGINAL
Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ahimaaz was the governor over the region of Naphtali, and he married Basmath, who was Solomon's daughter.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Ahimaaz served as a regional administrator in Solomon's kingdom and married into the royal family by wedding one of Solomon's daughters.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list of Solomon's twelve district governors who were responsible for supplying the royal court with provisions for one month each year. These marriages between governors and Solomon's daughters were likely political alliances designed to strengthen loyalty and create stronger bonds between the king and his regional administrators.
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