Ahinadab אֲחִינָדָב
Son of Iddo, a governor under Solomon
Who is Ahinadab in the Bible?
Ahinadab was the son of Iddo and one of Solomon's twelve governors, as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:14. He was assigned to oversee the district of Mahanaim, located east of the Jordan River, and was responsible for collecting and delivering provisions to the royal court during his appointed month each year. His role was part of Solomon's administrative system designed to organize the kingdom efficiently and maintain a steady supply of resources for the royal household. Though briefly mentioned in scripture, Ahinadab represents the organized bureaucratic structure that enabled Solomon's reign to function smoothly.
Biography
Ahinadab, the son of Iddo, is mentioned briefly in the context of King Solomon's administration. He was one of the twelve governors appointed by Solomon to oversee the twelve districts of Israel. Each governor was responsible for providing provisions for the king's household for one month out of the year. (1Ki.4.7)
Ahinadab was assigned to the district of Mahanaim, a region east of the Jordan River. (1Ki.4.14) His role as a governor involved ensuring that the necessary supplies were collected and delivered to the royal court during his assigned month.
The appointment of governors over districts was part of Solomon's strategy to organize his kingdom efficiently and to ensure a steady supply of resources for the royal household.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:14
"Ahinadab son of Iddo in Mahanaim;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲחִינָדָב |