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1 Kings 4:15

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 4:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);
1 Kings 4:15 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12Baana the son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan, beneath Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah, as far as beyond Jokmeam;
13Ben-geber, in Ramoth-gilead (to him [pertained] the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; [even] to him [pertained] the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brazen bars);
14Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;
15Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon to wife);
16Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;
17Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;
18Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ahimaaz [was] in Naphtali, etc.] Out of that tribe he made a monthly provision annually: he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife; another daughter of Solomon’s, in course of time; (see Gill on “<110411>1 Kings 4:11”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Naphtali: Jos 19:32-39 the daughter: Kg1 4:11; Sa1 18:18 3 Kings (1 Kings) 4:16”
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