New International Version Ben-Hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the commanders of his forces against the towns of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maakah and all Kinnereth in addition to Naphtali. New Living Translation Ben-hadad agreed to King Asa’s request and sent the commanders of his army to attack the towns of Israel. They conquered the towns of Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Kinnereth, and all the land of Naphtali. English Standard Version And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Berean Standard Bible And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. Berean Literal Bible And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa, and he sent the captains of the armies who were unto him against the cities of Israel. And he struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinnereth, besides all the land of Naphtali. King James Bible So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. New King James Version So Ben-Hadad heeded King Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel. He attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maachah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. New American Standard Bible So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali. NASB 1995 So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali. NASB 1977 So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali. Legacy Standard Bible So Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his military force against the cities of Israel, and struck down Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali. Amplified Bible So Ben-hadad listened to king Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, and conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth [the region of the Sea of Galilee], along with all the land of Naphtali. Berean Annotated Bible And Ben-hadad (son of Hadad) listened to King Asa (healer) and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel (he wrestles with God), conquering Ijon (a ruin), Dan (He has judged), Abel-beth-maacah (house of pressure), and the whole land of Naphtali (wrestling), including the region of Chinnereth (harps). Christian Standard Bible Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel. He attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, all Chinnereth, and the whole land of Naphtali. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel. He attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, all Chinnereth, and the whole land of Naphtali. American Standard Version And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Contemporary English Version Benhadad did what Asa asked and sent the Syrian army into Israel. They captured the towns of Ijon, Dan, and Abel-Bethmaacah, and the territories of Chinneroth and Naphtali. English Revised Version And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. GOD'S WORD® Translation Benhadad did what King Asa requested. He sent his generals and their armies to attack the cities of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah, and the entire area around Chinneroth with the entire territory of Naphtali. Good News Translation King Benhadad agreed to Asa's proposal and sent his commanding officers and their armies to attack the cities of Israel. They captured Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah, the area near Lake Galilee, and the whole territory of Naphtali. International Standard Version So King Ben-hadad did just what King Asa had asked: he sent his commanding officers to attack the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, all of Chinneroth, and the territory of Naphtali. NET Bible Ben Hadad accepted King Asa's offer and ordered his army commanders to attack the cities of Israel. They conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maacah, and all the territory of Naphtali, including the region of Kinnereth. New Heart English Bible Ben Hadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Beth Maacah, and all Kinnereth, with all the land of Naphtali. Webster's Bible Translation So Ben-hadad hearkened to king Asa, and sent the captains of the armies which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. World English Bible Ben Hadad listened to King Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel Beth Maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ben-Hadad listens to King Asa, and sends the heads of the forces that he has against cities of Israel, and strikes Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-Beth-Maachah, and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali; Berean Literal Bible And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa, and he sent the captains of the armies who were unto him against the cities of Israel. And he struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinnereth, besides all the land of Naphtali. Young's Literal Translation And Ben-Hadad hearkeneth unto king Asa, and sendeth the heads of the forces that he hath against cities of Israel, and smiteth Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-Beth-Maachah, and all Chinneroth, besides all the land of Naphtali; Smith's Literal Translation And the son of Hadad will hear to king Asa, and he will send the chiefs of the forces which were to him against the cities of Israel, and he will strike Ijon and Dan, and the meadow of the House of Oppression, and all Cinneroth with all the land of Naphtali. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBenadad hearkening to king Asa, sent the captains of his army against the cities of Israel, and they smote Ahion, and Dan, and Abeldomum Maacha, and all Cenneroth, that is all the land of Nephtali. Catholic Public Domain Version Benhadad, acquiescing to king Asa, sent the leaders of his army against the cities of Israel. And they struck Ijon, and Dan, and Abel, the house of Maacah, and all of Chinneroth, that is, all the land of Naphtali. New American Bible Ben-hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the leaders of his troops against the cities of Israel. They attacked Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinnereth, besides all the land of Naphtali. New Revised Standard Version Ben-hadad listened to King Asa, and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo when Bar-hadad heard from Asa, he sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel and destroyed lion and Dan and Abel-beth-maacah and all the towns that are in all the land of Naphtali. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And BarHadad heard from Asa and he sent the General of his army to the cities of Israel, and attacked with the sword Aion and Dan and Abel, Bayth Maaka, and all these cities that are in all the land of Naphtali. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abel-beth-maacah, and all Chinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the son of Ader hearkened to king Asa, and sent the chiefs of his forces to the cities of Israel; and they smote Ain, Dan, and Abel of the house of Maacha, and all Chennereth, as far as the whole land of Nephthali. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context War Between Asa and Baasha…19“Let there be a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. See, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Now go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.” 20And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. 21When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah.… Cross References And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa 2 Chronicles 16:4 And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. 2 Chronicles 16:5 When Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work. and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, 1 Kings 20:1 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. 2 Kings 13:25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel. 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, 2 Kings 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. Judges 18:29 They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish. 2 Samuel 20:14-15 Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him. / And Joab’s troops came and besieged Sheba in Abel-beth-maacah and built a siege ramp against the outer rampart of the city. As all the troops with Joab were battering the wall to topple it, and the whole land of Naphtali, Isaiah 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: Joshua 19:32-39 The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. … Deuteronomy 33:23 Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.” including the region of Chinnereth. Joshua 19:35 The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Chinnereth, Joshua 13:27 and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth). Numbers 34:11 then go down from Shepham to Riblah on the east side of Ain and continue along the slopes east of the Sea of Chinnereth. 2 Kings 16:9 So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. Isaiah 7:1-2 Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. Treasury of Scripture So Benhadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali. 2 Kings 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria. Dan 1 Kings 12:29 And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. Genesis 14:14 And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. Judges 18:29 And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first. Abel-beth-maachah 2 Samuel 20:14,15 And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him… Cinneroth Joshua 11:2 And to the kings that were on the north of the mountains, and of the plains south of Chinneroth, and in the valley, and in the borders of Dor on the west, Joshua 12:3 And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, even the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: Jump to Previous Abel Abelbethmaachah Agreed Armies Asa Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Beth Captains Chinneroth Chin'neroth Cinneroth Cities Commanders Conquered Dan Forces Hadad Hearkened Hosts Ijon Israel Maacah Naphtali Naph'tali Smote StruckJump to Next Abel Abelbethmaachah Agreed Armies Asa Ben Benhadad Ben-Hadad Beth Captains Chinneroth Chin'neroth Cinneroth Cities Commanders Conquered Dan Forces Hadad Hearkened Hosts Ijon Israel Maacah Naphtali Naph'tali Smote Struck1 Kings 15 1. Abijam's wicked reign7. Asa succeeds him 9. Asa's good reign 16. The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad 23. Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa 25. Nadab's wicked reign 27. Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy 31. Nadab's acts and death 33. Baasha's wicked reign And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa Ben-hadad, king of Aram, honored the treaty Asa purchased with silver and gold from the temple treasury and the royal palace. Asa sought Aram’s military support against Baasha of Israel, turning to a powerful northern neighbor to relieve Judah’s immediate danger. 2Ch 16:4 And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders… and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, Ben-hadad responded by ordering attacks on Israel’s northern territory. The campaign forced Baasha to abandon his effort to fortify Ramah against Judah and redirect his attention to defending his own kingdom. 1Ki 20:1 Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army.… conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, These important northern cities lay along routes connecting Israel with Aram and Phoenicia. Their capture exposed Israel’s borderlands, disrupted trade and defense, and demonstrated Aram’s ability to strike deeply into Baasha’s territory. 2Ki 15:29 In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser came… and the whole land of Naphtali, Naphtali occupied a fertile and strategically significant region in northern Israel. Losing control of this area weakened Israel’s resources and left its northern frontier vulnerable to further Aramean pressure. Isa 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom… including the region of Chinnereth. The region around Chinnereth, later known as the Sea of Galilee, included productive land and important travel routes. Its conquest extended Ben-hadad’s campaign across much of Israel’s northern territory. Jos 19:35 The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath… Persons / Places / Events 1. Ben-hadadThe king of Aram (Syria) who formed an alliance with King Asa of Judah. His decision to attack Israel was pivotal in the geopolitical dynamics of the region. 2. King Asa The king of Judah who sought an alliance with Ben-hadad to counter the threat from Baasha, king of Israel. Asa's actions reflect a reliance on human alliances rather than solely on God. 3. Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, Naphtali These are the cities and regions in Israel that were attacked and conquered by Ben-hadad's forces. Their capture weakened the northern kingdom of Israel. 4. Store Cities These were cities used for storing supplies and resources, indicating their strategic and economic importance. 5. Baasha The king of Israel who was building up Ramah to blockade Judah, prompting Asa to seek help from Ben-hadad. Teaching Points Reliance on God vs. Human AlliancesAsa's decision to rely on Ben-hadad rather than God serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of placing trust in human alliances over divine guidance. Consequences of Political Maneuvering The capture of key cities in Israel demonstrates the immediate consequences of Asa's political strategy, highlighting the impact of leadership decisions on nations. The Importance of Strategic Locations The mention of store cities underscores the importance of strategic planning and resource management, both in ancient times and in our personal lives. God's Sovereignty in Political Affairs Despite human actions and alliances, God's sovereignty remains supreme, and His purposes will ultimately prevail. Lessons in Leadership Asa's account provides lessons in leadership, particularly the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance in decision-making. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 15:20?2. How does 1 Kings 15:20 demonstrate God's sovereignty over political alliances and events? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from 1 Kings 15:20? 4. How does 1 Kings 15:20 connect with God's promises to Israel? 5. How should we respond when God intervenes in unexpected ways, as in 1 Kings 15:20? 6. What does 1 Kings 15:20 teach about trusting God in national and personal crises? 7. How does 1 Kings 15:20 demonstrate God's influence over political alliances and conflicts? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Kings 15:20? 9. Why did Ben-hadad agree to break his treaty with Baasha in 1 Kings 15:20? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15? (20) Smote.--The portion smitten now, as hereafter in the Assyrian invasion (2Kings 15:29), is the mountain country near the source of the Jordan, which lay most exposed to the great approach to Israel from the north by "the entering in of Hamath," through the wide valley between Lebanon and Ante-Lebanon, called by the Greeks C?le-Syria. Ijon is only mentioned in these two passages as belonging to the territory of Naphtali. It is supposed to have stood not far from Dan, close to the nearer, but fuller, source of the Jordan, in a position of great natural beauty and some strength, identified with the modern Tel-Dibbin.Abel-beth-Maachah (see 2Samuel 20:14-15) ("the meadow of the house of Maachah"), or (2Chronicles 16:4) Abel-maim ("the meadow upon the waters"), lay probably in the marshy ground north of the water of Merom.Cinneroth or Chinneroth, is the name afterwards corrupted into Gennesareth, signifying evidently a region in the neighbourhood of the lake.Verse 20. - So [Heb. and] Ben-hadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains [or princes; same word as in 1 Kings 22:31; cf. 20:24] of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon [now represented by Tell Dibbin, a mound near the north end of the Merj 'Ayun (which probably preserves the name), a "meadow of fountains," a few miles northwest of Daniel This hill would offer a commanding site for a stronghold, and traces are found there of a large and ancient city (Robinson, 3 p. 375; Dict. Bib., 1. p. 863], and Dan, [near the northern extremity of Palestine (1 Kings 4:25; 1 Samuel 3:20, etc.) Now certainly identified with Tell el Kadi the "hill of the Judge" (which preserves the meaning of the name), near the main source of the Jordan. The Tell, apparently an extinct crater, is covered with ruins. Stanley, S. and P., p. 395-6. Thomson, "Land and Book," 1. p. 320. Van de Velde, if. p. 420. The situation is described as superb, and the country as extremely fertile. This is the last mention of the place in Scripture. Retribution has soon fallen on one of the centres of Jeroboam's schism], and Abel-beth-maachah [now known as Abil el Kamh (Robinson, 3. p. 372; but see Stanley, S. and P., p. 390, note 6; Thomson, 1. p. 324. Rawlinson argues from 2 Samuel 20:14 that there were originally two towns, but ver. 15 leads us to question the present text of ver. 14. Ver. 19 shows it to have been a place of considerable importance. In 2 Chronicles 16:4. it is called Abel Maim, "the meadow of the waters," not only, it is probable, because of the lake, but of the huge marsh, the Ard el Huleh, which drains into it (see Stanley, l.c.) All these towns are in the neighbourhood of Lake Huleh (Merom), and all being in the extreme north, bore the brunt of the invasion. The name Maachah is to be noticed in connection with ver. 2], and all Cinneroth [in Numbers 34:11; Deuteronomy 3:17, Cinnereth; in the New Testament, Gennesaret." "The expression 'all Cinneroth' is unusual, and may be compared with 'all Bithron,' probably like this, a district and not a town" (Grove, Dict. Bib., 1. p. 330). It is the district on the western shore of the lake of Galilee, north of Tiberias, which gave its name to the adjoining sheet of water. A city Chinnereth, perhaps the capital of the district is mentioned Joshua 19:35], with [עַל not uncommonly has this meaning. Cf. Genesis 32:12 (Hebr.) [Genesis 32:11], "the mother with the children;" Exodus 35:22, "men with women."] all the land of Naphtali [Not only were the fortresses of Naphtali just mentioned smitten by the Syrians, but they laid waste all the surrounding district.] 1 Kings 15:20 records how God turned an international alliance to serve Judah’s immediate need. Ben-hadad, enticed by Asa’s gifts yet ultimately steered by divine providence, attacked Israel’s northern strongholds, forcing Baasha to withdraw from Ramah. The verse demonstrates God’s sovereign rule over nations, the effectiveness yet spiritual danger of human alliances, and the literal fulfillment of Asa’s strategy exactly as God allowed.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Ben-hadadהֲדַ֜ד (hă·ḏaḏ) Preposition Strong's 1130: Ben-hadad -- 'son of Hadad', the name of several Aramean (Syrian) kings listened וַיִּשְׁמַ֨ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to אֶל־ (’el-) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Asa אָסָ֗א (’ā·sā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 609: Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name and sent וַ֠יִּשְׁלַח (way·yiš·laḥ) Direct object marker Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out the commanders שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of his armies הַחֲיָלִ֤ים (ha·ḥă·yā·lîm) Pronoun - relative Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc conquering וַיַּךְ֙ (way·yaḵ) Direct object marker Strong's 5221: To strike Ijon, עִיּ֣וֹן (‘î·yō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 5859: Ijon -- a place in Naphtali Dan, דָּ֔ן (dān) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel Abel-beth-maacah, מַעֲכָ֑ה (ma·‘ă·ḵāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 62: Abel-beth-maacah -- a city in Northern Israel and עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Naphtali, נַפְתָּלִֽי׃ (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them including וְאֵת֙ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the region כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of Chinnereth. כִּנְר֔וֹת (kin·rō·wṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3672: Chinnereth -- a city in Galilee, also a lake near the city Additonal Resources 1 Kings 15:20 Blue Letter Bible1 Kings 15:20 Bible Gateway 1 Kings 15:20 Bible.com 1 Kings 15:20 NIV |
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