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The meaning of בֶּן־דֶּקֶר

Understanding Ben-Deqer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

the son of Dekar. - § Ben-dekar = "son of stabbing" or "son of Dekar" - Ben-Deker, an Israelite 1) an officer of Solomon

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בֶּן־דֶּקֶר

Phoneticben-deh'-ker
TransliterationBen-Deqer
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the son of Dekar. - § Ben-dekar = "son of stabbing" or "son of Dekar" - Ben-Deker, an Israelite 1) an officer of Solomon

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 4:9

The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Beth–shemesh, and Elon–beth–hanan:

Word: בֶּן־דֶּקֶר (Ben-Deqer)

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