Bible Dictionary
BEN-ABINADAB
Ben-Abinadab was one of Solomon’s officers who supplied provisions for the king and his household for one month each year. His district was the region of Dor, and his wife was Tappath, Solomon’s daughter.
Definition
Ben-Abinadab, meaning “son of Abinadab,” was one of Solomon’s officers. He supplied provisions for the king and his household for one month each year. His assigned district was the region of Dor, and his wife was Tappath, Solomon’s daughter.
Biblical Usage
Ben-Abinadab appears in the account of Solomon’s administrative officers, each of whom provided food for the king and his household during an appointed month.
Historical Background
His district was the region of Dor. The King James Version calls him “the son of Abinadab.”
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ben-a-bin'-a-dab, ben-ab-i-na'-dab (ben 'abhinadhabh, "son of Abinadab"): One of the "captains" of Solomon who provided for the king and his household, each for a month in the year (1Ki 4:11). His district was the region of Dor. In the King James Version he is called "the son of Abinadab." His wife was Tappath, the daughter of Solomon.</p>