12 Baana the son of Ahilud , in Taanach and Megiddo , and all Beth-shean which is beside Zarethan below e Jezreel , from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah as far as the other side of Jokmeam ;
In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:12
Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-19
(Read 1 Kings 4:1-19)
In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.