Baana בַּעֲנָא
One of Solomon's twelve district governors.
Who is Baana in the Bible?
Baana was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to administer his kingdom, specifically governing the territory of Asher and Aloth as mentioned in 1 Kings 4:16. He was the son of Hushai, who had been a close advisor to King David, suggesting he came from a prominent and trusted family. As a district governor, Baana held administrative responsibilities that included overseeing local affairs and collecting resources for the royal treasury. His appointment reflects Solomon's systematic organization of the kingdom through delegated authority to reliable officials, demonstrating how the king distributed power among trusted leaders to maintain order and prosperity across Israel's territories.
Biography
Baana son of Hushai was another of the twelve district governors who served under King Solomon. He is mentioned in 1Ki.4.16 as being in charge of the territory of Asher and Aloth. Like the other governors, Baana would have had administrative duties in his district, ensuring the smooth running of local affairs and the collection of resources for the king. The fact that he was the son of Hushai suggests he may have been from a prominent family, as Hushai was a close advisor to King David. Baana's role as a governor reflects the organized structure of Solomon's kingdom and the king's delegation of authority to trusted officials.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:16
"Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בַּעֲנָא |