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A City with a Story
Commentators point out that Mahanaim, the center of Ahinadab's district, was not just any city. It held deep historical significance, being the place of Jacob's angelic vision, Ishbosheth's temporary capital, and King David's refuge from Absalom. Its inclusion connects Solomon's organized kingdom to pivotal moments in Israel's past.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 4:14
18th Century
Theologian
See the margin. Ahinadab had the territory from the places last mentioned as far as Mahanaim (Genesis 32:2).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:14
19th Century
Bishop
The seventh division, still on the other side of Jordan, is the region of Mahanaim, in the territory of Gad. Mahanaim (“the camps”), the scene of J…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:14
17th Century
Pastor
Ahinadab the son of Iddo [had] Mahanaim .
] Another city on the other side Jordan, where both Ishbosheth and David s…
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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 …