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Marriage as Statecraft
Commentators note that Ahimaaz marrying Solomon's daughter, Basemath, was likely a strategic political move. By marrying his daughters to key regional governors, Solomon created a network of administrators bound to him by family ties, ensuring their loyalty and strengthening the unity of his kingdom.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:15
19th Century
Bishop
The eighth division is the upper valley of the Jordan, south of Mount Hermon, including part of the north-west coast of the Sea of Gennesareth and …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:15
17th Century
Pastor
Ahimaaz [was] in Naphtali Out of that tribe he made a monthly provision annually: he also took Basmath the da…
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 …