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Ben-hesed

also known as: Ben-chesed

Hebrew: בֶּן־חֶסֶד —meaning: son of mercy —occurrences: 1

This is the name of one of King Solomon’s leaders (“deputies”) mentioned by name in 1 Kings 4:10.

Solomon had twelve deputies over all Israel, who provided for the king and his household; each man had to provide for a month in the year. These are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country of EphraimBen-hesed, in Arubboth (Socoh was his and all the land of Hepher); —1 Kings 4:7-10 NASB excerpt

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Article Version: September 8, 2021