1 Kings 1:43

1:43 Jonathan replied to Adonijah: “No! Our master King David has made Solomon king.

1 Kings 4:12

4:12 Baana son of Ahilud was in charge of Taanach and Megiddo, as well as all of Beth Shan next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah and on past Jokmeam.

1 Kings 15:20

15:20 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.

tn Heb “answered and said.”

tn For a similar use of אֲבָל (’aval), see Gen 17:19, where God rejects Abraham’s proposal and offers an alternative.

tn The plural form is used in the Hebrew text to indicate honor and authority.

map For location see Map1-D4; Map2-C1; Map4-C2; Map5-F2; Map7-B1.

tn Heb “and Ben Hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of the armies which belonged to him against the cities of Israel.”

tn Heb “he struck down.”

tn Heb “and all Kinnereth together with all the land of Naphtali.”