Baana Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Baana son of Ahilud was one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
one of Solomon's twelve deputies (1KI 4:7), in Taanach and Megiddo (1KI 4:12)
Lineage: Ahilud › Baana
Names
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Baana
· Also called · H1195 none · 1KI 4:12 son of affliction
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בַּעֲנָא
baana · H1195 · 1KI 4:12 son of affliction
- he בַּעֲנָא · H1195G
- el Βακχα Bakxa · none · 1KI 4:12
- bg Ваана
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Family of origin
- Father: Ahilud
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Jehoshaphat
Baana Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Baana son of Ahilud was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to oversee the territories of Israel. According to 1Ki 4:12, Baana's district included Taanach, Megiddo, and the region of Beth-shan near Zarethan. As a governor, Baana would have been responsible for administering his district, collecting taxes, and supplying provisions for the king's household. The twelve governors are listed as part of a description of Solomon's officials and the prosperity of his reign. Baana's position indicates he was a trusted official in Solomon's administration, helping to manage the kingdom's resources and maintain order in his assigned territory.
Baana 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of Solomon’s purveyors (1 Kings 4:12).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Baana_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Baana@1Ki.4.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, baana_580)