The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
The son of Abinadab was in charge of the entire region of Dor, and he was married to Taphath, who was Solomon's daughter.
This verse is describing one of Solomon's regional governors who was also his son-in-law, showing how Solomon organized his kingdom's administration.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list describing Solomon's twelve district governors who were responsible for providing food and supplies for the royal court, each serving one month per year. Dor was a coastal city in northern Israel, and by marrying his daughter to this governor, Solomon was strengthening political alliances within his own kingdom. This was a common practice among ancient rulers to ensure loyalty and create strong administrative bonds.
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