Old Testament

Ben-deker

An official serving as one of Solomon's twelve regional deputies responsible for provisioning the royal household.

Ben-deker was one of King Solomon's twelve district governors, specifically assigned to the region of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. His role was to provide food for the king and his household for one month each year. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:9 as part of the administrative structure established to manage the resources of Israel during Solomon's reign.