Ahinadab
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Ahinadab in the Bible?
Ahinadab was one of Solomon's twelve commissary officers, son of Iddo, and his district was Mahanaim.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Ahinadab helps readers understand the extensive administrative network Solomon created to supply his court, illustrating the centralized economic control of the United Monarchy.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ahinadab reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ahinadab in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ahinadab clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ahinadab." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ahinadab/