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Ahinadab

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

One of Solomon’s twelve district governors, responsible for supplying provisions to the royal court.

Detailed Definition
Ahinadab administered part of Israel’s bureaucratic system under Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 4). In poetry, such figures reflect the complexity of ancient governance and the infrastructure of empire, occasionally invoked to contrast administrative order with spiritual or moral decay.
Example
Example in poetry:
Ahinadab—son of David and overseer of tribute—might inspire administrative poetry: “Ahinadab counted olive oil and wine, steward of abundance”; A poem on royal service: “Not all heroes wield swords—Ahinadab balanced ledgers for the kingdom”; In a meditation on legacy, “David’s sons: some rebelled, some ruled—Ahinadab simply served”; A minimalist line: “Ahinadab: name on a tax roll, pillar of peace.”
Additional Notes
Ahinadab, one of Solomon’s twelve district governors (1 Kings 4:14), oversaw provisions from Mahanaim. His role reflects Solomon’s centralized bureaucracy and the logistical demands of royal splendor. While not a narrative character, Ahinadab represents the administrative machinery behind Israel’s golden age. In poetry, such figures can evoke themes of empire, labor, and the hidden infrastructure of power.
Also Known As
brother noble Solomon officer tax collector
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