One of Solomon's twelve district governors.
Baana
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 4:12.
בַּעֲנָאBaana
- Father
- Ahilud
- Brothers and sisters
- Jehoshaphat
About Baana Written by AI
Baana son of Ahilud was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to oversee the territories of Israel. According to 1 Kings 4:12, Baana's district included Taanach, Megiddo, and the region of Beth-shan near Zarethan. As a governor, Baana would have been responsible for administering his district, collecting taxes, and supplying provisions for the king's household. The twelve governors are listed as part of a description of Solomon's officials and the prosperity of his reign. Baana's position indicates he was a trusted official in Solomon's administration, helping to manage the kingdom's resources and maintain order in his assigned territory.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Baana, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Son of affliction. (1.) One of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:12).
(2.) Son of Hushai, another of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:16).
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(3.) Father of Zadok (Neh. 3:4).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 4:12
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;
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