1 Kings 4:9

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Joshua 15:10

At Baalah the border turned west and went toward Mount Seir. It continued along the north side of Mount Jearim (also called Kesalon) and came to Beth Shemesh. From there it went past Timnah

Joshua 19:42

Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah,

Joshua 19:43

Elon, Timnah, Ekron,

Joshua 21:16

Ain, Juttah, and Beth Shemesh, and all the pastures around them. Nine towns were given from these two tribes.

Judges 1:35

The Amorites were determined to stay in Mount Heres, Aijalon, and Shaalbim. But when the Israelites grew stronger, they made the Amorites work as slaves.

1 Samuel 6:12

Then the cows went straight toward Beth Shemesh. They stayed on the road, mooing all the way, and did not turn right or left. The Philistine kings followed the cows as far as the border of Beth Shemesh.

1 Samuel 6:20

They said, “Who can stand before the Lord, this holy God? Whom will he strike next?”

1 Samuel 6:9

Watch the cart. If it goes toward Beth Shemesh in Israel’s own land, the Lord has given us this great sickness. But if it doesn’t, we will know that Israel’s God has not punished us. Our sickness just happened by chance.”