International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Ben-Deker

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Ben-Deker


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ben-dē´kẽr (בּן־דּקר, ben-deḳer, “son of Deker,” the King James Version “son of Dekar”): The word is derived from a Hebrew root meaning “to pierce.” Compare HPN, 69. One of the 12 officers who provided victuals for King Solomon and his household ().