1 Kings 4:16Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;
The setting
Asher territory, ~970 BC. Modern coastal Lebanon and northern Israel. Baana oversees Mediterranean coastal cities, managing trade routes, fishing villages, and mountain settlements from his administrative center.
The emotion here: systematic appreciation for Solomon's administrative wisdom
The original word
pāqîd (פָּקִיד) — overseer, one who visits and inspects, accountable administrator
Why it matters
Asher's territory included the valuable Mediterranean coastline with major trading ports
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:16
Baana's father Hushai was David's trusted counselor who helped defeat Absalom's rebellion
Common misconceptionThese administrative details seem irrelevant, but they demonstrate that God's kingdom includes practical governance and faithful management of resources.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 4:16
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:16 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include administration, organization. Notable phrases: Baana the son of Hushai.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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