מלכים א, פרק ד׳, פסוק ט׳

King Solomon’s appointment of Ben-deker as governor over the regions of Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan marked a significant shift in the internal borders of the kingdom. Historically and geographically, these cities originally belonged to the territory of the tribe of Dan. However, during this period, they were annexed and absorbed into the land belonging to the tribe of Judah [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This administrative reorganization effectively blurred the traditional boundaries that had long defined the tribal territories. Rather than strengthening the nation, this restructuring is viewed as a divisive move and a fundamental failure of leadership. By overriding the ancient borders, the new system ultimately damaged the unity of the kingdom [מדוד ועד לחורבן].