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Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;
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A Land Rich with History
Commentators explain that this administrative district was not just a random collection of towns. It included places central to Israel's history, such as Megiddo (where kings died), Beth-shean (where Saul's body was displayed), and Abel-meholah (Elisha's birthplace). Solomon's kingdom was built upon lands filled with memories of both tragedy and triumph.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For more on these cities, see Joshua 12:21; Joshua 3:16; Judges 7:22; and Joshua 21:22.
19th Century
Anglican
The fifth division must have been large and important, including much of the great plain of Esdraelon or Jezreel, the garden and battlefield of Nor…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Baana the son of Ahilud, [to him pertained] Taanach and Megiddo, and all Bethshean All which were places in the tribe of …
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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 …
