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Ben-abinadab, in all the height of Dor (he had Taphath the daughter of Solomon as wife);
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Marriage as Statecraft
Scholars highlight that Ben-abinadab's marriage to Solomon's daughter, Taphath, was a strategic political move. As commentator Albert Barnes notes, it was a common practice for ancient kings to give royal daughters to key officials to secure their loyalty. This demonstrates Solomon's wisdom in using relationships to strengthen his kingdom's administration.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Dor - See the note on Joshua 11:2. It has always been a practice among Eastern rulers to bind their more important officers to themselves by…
19th Century
Anglican
The fourth division, all the region of Dor, still lies along the coast, but to the north of the preceding districts, close under Mount Car…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The son of Abinadab in all the region of Dor The same with Dor and her towns, belonged to the half tribe of Manasseh…
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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 …
