מלכים א, פרק ד׳, פסוק ט״ז

King Solomon established a complex administrative network to govern his kingdom, appointing regional officials to oversee specific territories. One such official, Baana son of Hushai, was granted authority over two distinct regions. His jurisdiction covered the lands belonging to the tribe of Asher, as well as an additional location known as Bealoth [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This specific assignment was highly unusual. Commentators agree that Bealoth actually belonged to the territory of the tribe of Judah [רד״ק, מצודת דוד]. Grouping such disconnected areas under one official highlights a significant issue in Solomon's administration. This unnatural mapping of territories is viewed as a governmental failure, a misstep that ultimately created division among the nation [מדוד ועד לחורבן].