New Century Version

1 Kings 4:9-16 New Century Version (NCV)

9. Ben-Deker was governor of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth Shemesh, and Elon Bethhanan.

10. Ben-Hesed was governor of Arubboth, Socoh, and all the land of Hepher.

11. Ben-Abinadab was governor of Naphoth Dor. (He was married to Taphath, Solomon’s daughter.)

12. Baana son of Ahilud was governor of Taanach, Megiddo, and all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan. This was below Jezreel from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah across from Jokmeam.

13. Ben-Geber was governor of Ramoth in Gilead. (He was governor of all the towns of Jair in Gilead. Jair was the son of Manasseh. Ben-Geber was also over the district of Argob in Bashan, which had sixty large, walled cities with bronze bars on their gates.)

14. Ahinadab son of Iddo was governor of Mahanaim.

15. Ahimaaz was governor of Naphtali. (He was married to Basemath, Solomon’s daughter.)

16. Baana son of Hushai was governor of Asher and Aloth.