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Ben-abinadab
Ben-Abinadab
בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב ben-a.vi.na.dav
Ben-abinadab (Hebrew: בֶּן־אֲבִינָדָב, ben-a.vi.na.dav) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Kings 4:11. In 2025 it was given to 292 children in the United States, ranking 843. Around 85,816 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abinadab in 1 Kings 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ben-abinadab
son of Solomon
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 292 | Steady |
| All-time total | 85,816 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 1,293 in 1918 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Kings 4:11 |
| Cross-references | 7 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Rehoboam attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Solomon.
- Basemath attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Solomon.
- Taphath attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Solomon.
- Abinadab co-occurrence Appears with Abinadab in 1 Kings 4.
- Taphath co-occurrence Appears with Taphath in 1 Kings 4.
- Solomon co-occurrence Appears with Solomon in 1 Kings 4.
- Benjamin root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Beno root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.11;
son of: Abinadab (H0041J); married to Taphath (H2955)
§ Ben-Abinadab = "son of Abinadab"
an officer of Solomon
Ben-abinadab, Solomon's son-in-law, was one of the twelve officials appointed over Israel to provide food for the king and his household.
The biblical story
Ben-abinadab is mentioned in 1Ki.4.11 as one of the twelve officials appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Each official was responsible for supplying provisions for one month out of the year. Ben-abinadab's district included the region of Dor, and he is noted as being married to Taphath, one of Solomon's daughters. This marriage alliance likely strengthened Ben-abinadab's position within Solomon's administration and ensured his loyalty to the king. The appointment of these twelve officials and the strategic marriage alliances demonstrate Solomon's wisdom in organizing his kingdom and securing the support of influential individuals.
Key verses
Ben-abinadab appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife:
1 Kings 4:11
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1 Kings (1)
- 1 Kings 4:11