Wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's district governors.
Basemath
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 4:15.
בָּֽשְׂמַתBasemath
- Father
- Solomon
- Mother
- A wife of Solomon
- Married to
- Ahimaaz
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Basemath Written by AI
Basemath is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:15 as the wife of Ahimaaz, one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the royal household. The passage states that Ahimaaz was in charge of the district of Naphtali and that he had married Basemath, one of Solomon's daughters. This marriage alliance likely served to strengthen political ties and ensure loyalty among Solomon's governors. The mention of Basemath's marriage to Ahimaaz is the only information provided about her in the Bible, and she is not mentioned in any other context. Her inclusion in the text highlights Solomon's practice of strategic marriages to consolidate his power and the role of political alliances in his administration.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.