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Ben-hesed, in Arubboth (to him [pertained] Socoh, and all the land of Hepher);

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A Famous Battlefield

Commentators identify this administrative district as being in the territory of Judah. Notably, the town of Socoh is located near the very valley where David famously defeated Goliath. This detail connects Solomon's organized kingdom back to the heroic events of his father David's early life.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 4:10

18th Century

Theologian

Sochoh - See Joshua 15:35.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 4:10

19th Century

Bishop

The third division was also in the land of the Philistines, being part of the territory assigned to Judah. Sochoh is mentioned in Joshua 15:35, and…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 4:10

17th Century

Pastor

The son of Hesed in Aruboth Which seems to have been in the tribe of Judah by the places that follow:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 4:1–19

17th Century

Minister

In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …