John Gill Commentary 1 Kings 4:16

"Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;" — 1 Kings 4:16 (ASV)

Baanah the son of Hushai [was] in Asher
In the tribe of Asher; a very plentiful tribe, particularly for oil; this officer was perhaps the son of Hushai, the Archite, David's friend, and, it may be, promoted for his sake: and in Aloth ;
which signifies ascensions, mountains went upon by steps; near to this place was an high mountain, called the ladder of Tyre ^F20 ; perhaps that and the parts adjacent may be meant here.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F20: Vid. Joseph. de Bello Jud. l. 2. c. 10. sect. 2.