Iddo עִדּוֹ
Abinadab's son, an official under King Solomon
Who is Iddo in the Bible?
Iddo was the son of Abinadab and served as one of King Solomon's twelve regional officials during the tenth century BC (1 Kings 4:14). He was appointed to oversee the provision of food and supplies for the royal court from the region of Mahanaim, located east of the Jordan River, and was responsible for supplying the king's household during one month of each year. This administrative role reflects Solomon's reorganization of Israel's governance into twelve districts, each with an official tasked with managing resources for the expanding royal establishment. Iddo's position illustrates the sophisticated bureaucratic system Solomon implemented to support his kingdom's growing prosperity and centralized power.
Biography
Iddo, the son of Abinadab, is mentioned in 1Ki.4.14 as one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Iddo was responsible for the region of Mahanaim, which was located east of the Jordan River. Each official was assigned a specific month to provide the necessary supplies for the royal court (1Ki.4.7).
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 | עִדּוֹ |