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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.

Hesed (Man living at the time of United Monarchy)

His son Ben-hesed was one of the twelve district officers who fed Solomon's household, a month each in turn, and Sochoh and the land of Hepher fell in that district. Of Hesed himself, nothing else is recorded.

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His son Ben-hesed was one of the twelve district officers who fed Solomon's household, a month each in turn, and Sochoh and the land of Hepher fell in that district. Of Hesed himself, nothing else is recorded.

Who this is

The father of Ben-hesed, one of twelve district officers Solomon appointed to supply provisions for the royal household, each responsible for one month of the year (1 Kings 4:7-10). Ben-hesed's district included Sochoh and the land of Hepher.

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H2618

Where it appears
  • 1 Kings 4:10

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