9 The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan:
9 Ben-Deker-in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh and Elon Bethhanan;
9 Ben-deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elonbeth-hanan;
9 Ben-Deker in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Bethhanan;
9 Ben-Deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Beth Hanan;
9 Ben-deker, in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-bethhanan.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:9
Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-19
(Read 1 Kings 4:1-19)
In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.