Baanah the son of Hushai, in Asher and Aloth;
Parallel translations
- WEB Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;
- KJV Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:
- BSB Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;
- NASB Baana the son of Hushai in Asher and Bealoth;
- NLT Baana son of Hushai, in Asher and in Aloth.
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Quick answer
Baana son of Hushai administered Asher and Bealoth. He is another of the twelve provincial officers.
Overview
Baana, likely a son of David's faithful counselor Hushai, governed the coastal tribe of Asher. The naming of trusted families shows continuity between David's loyal servants and Solomon's administration. The well-ordered structure displays the stability God gave Israel under a wise king, anticipating the perfect government of Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 2 Sam 15:32When David had come to the top, where God was worshiped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn, and earth on his head.
- Josh 19:24–31The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.
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