What does 1 Kings 4:14 mean?

1 Kings 4:14 highlights themes such as territory, administration, leadership when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Kings 4:14 today?

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1 Kings 4:14 Meaning

Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:

Context Explained

12Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, even unto the place that is beyond Jokneam:

13The son of Geber, in Ramoth-gilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:

14Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:

15Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:

16Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:

Key Themes

territoryadministrationleadership

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Source: 1 Kings 4:14