Baana is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with two distinct individuals who served under King Solomon, the son of David. The name Baana is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of affliction" or "in the affliction."

1. Baana, the Son of Ahilud: Baana, the son of Ahilud, is mentioned in the context of King Solomon's administrative organization of Israel. Solomon divided the kingdom into twelve districts, each overseen by an officer responsible for providing provisions for the king and his household. Baana, the son of Ahilud, was appointed as one of these district governors. His jurisdiction included the territories of Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth Shan, which are located in the northern part of Israel, near the Jezreel Valley. This area was known for its agricultural productivity, making it a significant region for supplying the royal court. The Bible records his role in 1 Kings 4:12: "Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach, Megiddo, and all Beth Shan, which is beside Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah, as far as Jokmeam."

2. Baana, the Son of Hushai: Another individual named Baana served as one of Solomon's twelve district governors. Baana, the son of Hushai, was responsible for the region of Asher and Aloth. This area was located in the northern part of Israel, along the Mediterranean coast. The mention of Baana, the son of Hushai, is found in 1 Kings 4:16: "Baana son of Hushai, in Asher and in Aloth."

The roles of these two men named Baana highlight the administrative structure established by Solomon to maintain the kingdom's prosperity and ensure the efficient collection of resources. Their responsibilities were crucial for sustaining the king's household and supporting the centralized government.

The accounts of Baana in the Bible reflect the broader narrative of Solomon's reign, characterized by wisdom, wealth, and extensive building projects, including the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The efficient management of resources and the appointment of capable officials like Baana were essential components of Solomon's successful rule over Israel.Baana

1. The son of Ahilud, Solmon's commissariat officer in Jezreel and the north of the Jordan valley. (1 Kings 4:12) (B.C.1000.)
2. Father of Zadok, who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:4) (B.C. 446.)

Son of affliction.

(1.) One of Solomon's purveyors (1 Kings 4:12).

(2.) Son of Hushai, another of Solomon's purveyors (1 Kings 4:16).

(3.) Father of Zadok (Nehemiah 3:4).

BAANA

ba'-a-na (Old Testament and Apocrypha; Baana; ba`ana' "son of oppression"):

(1, 2) Two commissariat-officers in the service of Solomon (1 Kings 4:12; 1 Kings 4:16; the King James Version "Baanah").

(3) Father of Zadok, the builder (Nehemiah 3:4).

(4) A leader who returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem (1 Esdras 5:8). Compare Bannah (Ezra 2:2 Nehemiah 7:7; Nehemiah 10:27).

1195. Baana -- the name of several Israelites
... Baana. 1196 . the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Baana Phonetic
Spelling: (bah-an-aw') Short Definition: Baana. ... NASB Word Usage Baana (3). ...
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... (3.) Father of Zadok (Nehemiah 3:4). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BAANA.
ba ... Multi-Version Concordance Baana (3 Occurrences). 1 ...
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Ba'ana (3 Occurrences)
Ba'ana. Baana, Ba'ana. Baanah . Multi-Version Concordance Ba'ana (3 Occurrences). ...
1 Kings 4:16 Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth; (See RSV). ...
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Taanach (7 Occurrences)
... oppressor Jabin (Judges 5:19). It was in the administrative district of
Baana ben Ahilud (1 Kings 4:12). The name appears in the ...
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Ahilud (5 Occurrences)
... the list under Solomon (2 Samuel 8:16, 1_chronicles 18:15 2 Samuel 20:24 1 Kings
4:3). In the absence of proof we may assume that the father of Baana, one of ...
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Abel-meholah (3 Occurrences)
... Abel-meholah is also mentioned in connection with the jurisdiction of Baana, one
of Solomon's twelve commissary officers (1 Kings 4:12) as below Jezreel, with ...
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Abelmeholah (3 Occurrences)
... Abel-meholah is also mentioned in connection with the jurisdiction of Baana, one
of Solomon's twelve commissary officers (1 Kings 4:12) as below Jezreel, with ...
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Aloth (1 Occurrence)
... aloth). A town, or district in northern Palestine, together with Asher under
Baana, one of Solomon's twelve civil officers. Conder ...
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Zadok (50 Occurrences)
... (4.) The sons of Baana, one of those who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem
(Nehemiah 3:4). Int. ... Next to them repaired Zadok the son of Baana. ...
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Zartanah (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Kings 4:12 Baana the son of Ahilud; to him pertained Taanach and Megiddo, and
all Bethshean, which is by Zartanah beneath Jezreel, from Bethshean to ...
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