Dekar
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Dekar in the Bible?
De'kar served as one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king's household in the region of Beth-shan, as recorded in 1 Kings 4:9.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying De'kar helps clarify the geographic scope and personnel distribution of Solomon's centralized administrative system.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Dekar reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Dekar in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Dekar clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Kings 4:9
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
"Dekar." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/dekar/