Bible Dictionary
Dekar
Dekar was the father of Ben-dekar, one of Solomon’s officers responsible for provisions in the western hill country of Judah and Benjamin. He is mentioned in the administrative list of Solomon’s reign.
Definition
Dekar was the father of Ben-dekar, one of Solomon’s commissariat officers. The name means “lancer.”
Biblical Usage
Ben-dekar is listed among Solomon’s officers responsible for provisions in the western hill country, including Shaalbim and Beth-shemesh.
Historical Background
The record places this administrative service during Solomon’s reign.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a lancer). The son of Dekar, i.e. Ben Dekar, was Solomon’s commissariat officer in the western part of the hill-country of Judah and Benjamin, Shaalbim and Bethshemesh. (1 Kings 4:9) (B.C. before 1014.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>de'-kar (deqer, "lancer"): Father of one of Solomon's commissaries (1Ki 4:9 the King James Version). See BEN-DEKER.</p>