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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:11
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:11
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:11
17th Century
Pastor
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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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 …