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Ben-deker
BEN-DEKER (bĕn-dĕ'ker; “Ben-dekar” in neb; “Son of Dekar” in jb and kjv). One of twelve officers, each responsible to supply food one month each year for Solomon’s household (
BEN-DEKER bĕn de’ kər (בֶּנ־דֶּ֛קֶר, KJV SON OF DEKAR). Listed in
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
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 (