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The Legacy of Loyalty
Commentator John Gill suggests that Baana, the official over Asher, may have been the son of Hushai, David's loyal friend. If so, his appointment shows Solomon honoring his father's faithful allies, demonstrating that loyalty can have a lasting, generational impact.
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1 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 4:16
19th Century
Bishop
The ninth division, “in Asher and Aloth,” bordered on the Tyrian territory, stretching north from Mount Carmel, first along the coast, and then beh…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 4:16
17th Century
Pastor
Baanah the son of Hushai [was] in Asher
In the tribe of Asher; a very plentiful tribe, particularly for oil; this of…
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 …