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He was the only governor over the district. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, including the territories of King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan. There was also one governor over the land of Judah. <a href="/esv/1_kings/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. And there was one governor who was over the land. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan. He was the only governor who was in the land. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only deputy who was in the land. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only deputy who was in the land. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only deputy who was in the land. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only deputy who was in the land. <a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer who was in the land. <a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of King Sihon of the Amorites and of King Og of Bashan. There was one deputy in the land of Judah. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was one deputy in the land of Judah. <a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer that was in the land. <a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Geber son of Uri was in charge of Gilead, where King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan had lived. And one officer was in charge of the territory of Judah. <a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [Geber], son of Uri, was in charge of Gilead, the territory of King Sihon the Amorite and King Og of Bashan. (There was only one governor in that territory.) <a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Geber son of Uri: the region of Gilead, which had been ruled by King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan Besides these twelve, there was one governor over the whole land. <a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> and Uri's son Geber served in the territory of Gilead, the territory formerly ruled by King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan (he was the only governor over that territory). <a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah. <a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Geber son of Uri was in charge of the land of Gilead (the territory which had once belonged to King Sihon of the Amorites and to King Og of Bashan). He was sole governor of the area. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only prefect in the land of Judah. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer who was in the land. <a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer who was in the land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Geber Ben-Uri [is] in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon king of the Amorite, and of Og king of Bashan: and [he is] the one officer who [is] in the land. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Geber Ben-Uri is in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon king of the Amorite, and of Og king of Bashan: and one officer who is in the land. <a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Geber, son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan; and one king set which was in the land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Gaber the son of Uri, in the land of Galaad, in the land of Sehon the king of the Amorrhites and of Og the king of Basan, over all that were in that land. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Geber, the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, in the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and of Og, king of Bashan, over all who were in that land. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Geber, son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and of Og, king of Bashan. There was one governor besides, in the land of Judah. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of King Sihon of the Amorites and of King Og of Bashan. And there was one official in the land of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Geber the son of Uri was in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and the governors ruled in the land. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Gabar Bar Uri in the land of Gelad, the land of Sihon, King of the Amorites, and Og King of Bayshan, and Governors ruled over the land.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and one officer that was [over all the officers] in the land. <a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Gaber son of Adai in the land of Gad, the land of Seon king of Esebon, and of Og king of Basan, and one officer in the land of Juda. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1572" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Twelve Officers</a> …18Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin; 19<a href="/hebrew/1398.htm" title="1398: ge·ḇer (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. The same as geber; Geber, the name of two Israelites.">Geber</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/221.htm" title="221: ’u·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Fiery, three Isr. From 'uwr; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites.">of Uri</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: gil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gilead,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">including the territories</a> <a href="/hebrew/5511.htm" title="5511: sî·ḥō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A king of the Amorites. Or Ciychon; from the same as Cuwach; tempestuous; Sichon, an Amoritish king.">of Sihon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/567.htm" title="567: hā·’ĕ·mō·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps mountain dwellers, a Canaanite tribe. ">of the Amorites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5747.htm" title="5747: wə·‘ōḡ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- King of Bashan. Probably from uwg; round; Og, a king of Bashan.">and of Og</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1316.htm" title="1316: hab·bā·šān (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Smooth, a region E. of the Jordan. Of uncertain derivation; Bashan, a region East of the Jordan.">of Bashan.</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">There was also one</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5333.htm" title="5333: ū·nə·ṣîḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A pillar, prefect, garrison, post. Or ntsib; from natsab; something stationary, i.e. A prefect, a military post, a statue.">governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land of Judah.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/13-11.htm">Joshua 13:11-13</a> also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah— / the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had remained as a remnant of the Rephaim. Moses had struck them down and dispossessed them, / but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day. <a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2</a> David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a> He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a> as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">1 Kings 11:23-25</a> And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, / and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. / Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel. <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a> In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6</a> Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">1 Chronicles 18:13</a> He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a> Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ... <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a> Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone. <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.the country of Sihon<a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a> And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/2-26.htm">Deuteronomy 2:26-37</a> And I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemoth unto Sihon king of Heshbon with words of peace, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">Deuteronomy 3:1-17</a> Then we turned, and went up the way to Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan came out against us, he and all his people, to battle at Edrei… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-8.htm">Country</a> <a href="/judges/9-28.htm">Deputy</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">District</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Geber</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/joshua/13-31.htm">Og</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/judges/11-21.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/exodus/38-22.htm">Uri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">Amorites</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">Deputy</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">District</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">Geber</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Officer</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-22.htm">Og</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-22.htm">Sihon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">Uri</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a> 20. <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a> 22. <a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a> 29. <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead Geber, son of Uri, is mentioned as one of Solomon's twelve district governors. The name "Geber" means "man" or "strong man," indicating a person of strength or authority. Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was a significant area in Israel's history, often associated with the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The appointment of a governor here reflects the administrative organization under Solomon's reign, emphasizing the importance of this region in maintaining control and ensuring the prosperity of the kingdom.including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan These territories were once ruled by Sihon and Og, two Amorite kings defeated by the Israelites under Moses' leadership (<a href="/numbers/21-21.htm">Numbers 21:21-35</a>). Their defeat and the subsequent possession of their lands were significant in Israel's history, symbolizing God's promise and provision. The mention of these territories highlights the extent of Solomon's kingdom and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. It also serves as a reminder of God's past victories and faithfulness, encouraging trust in His continued provision and protection.There was also one governor in the land of Judah Judah, the southern kingdom, was distinct in its administration, having only one governor. This reflects the unique status of Judah, which included Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. The singular governance may indicate a more centralized control due to its significance and proximity to the king. Judah's prominence is further underscored by its association with the Davidic line, from which Jesus Christ would eventually come, fulfilling the prophecy of a ruler from the tribe of Judah (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/geber_son_of_uri.htm">Geber son of Uri</a> A governor appointed by King Solomon, responsible for the land of Gilead. His role was to oversee the region and ensure the collection of provisions for the king's household. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a> A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was historically significant as the land conquered by the Israelites under Moses and Joshua. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sihon_king_of_the_amorites.htm">Sihon king of the Amorites</a> A former ruler of part of the land of Gilead, defeated by the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/o/og_king_of_bashan.htm">Og king of Bashan</a> Another former ruler of the region, also defeated by the Israelites. His defeat is noted for the miraculous nature of the victory. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, representing the southern kingdom. It was a significant region in Israel's history and the lineage of King David and Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a> The allocation of Gilead to Geber is a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life. <a href="/topical/w/wise_administration.htm">Wise Administration</a> Solomon's appointment of governors demonstrates the importance of wise and organized leadership. Consider how you can apply principles of wise stewardship in your responsibilities. <a href="/topical/h/historical_significance.htm">Historical Significance</a> Understanding the historical context of biblical events enriches our comprehension of God's work throughout history. Study the history of your faith to deepen your understanding. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_inheritance.htm">Spiritual Inheritance</a> Just as the Israelites received a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. Reflect on what this inheritance means for your daily life. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership.htm">Role of Leadership</a> Geber's role as a governor highlights the importance of leadership in God's plan. Consider how you can lead in your community or church with integrity and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a> <a href="/q/what_is_being_outside_paradise.htm">Who were the Meunites in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_4_6__judah's_40_days_vs._kings.htm">Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalm_60_7_tribes_align_historically.htm">Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?</a> <a href="/q/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) The twelfth division was on the east of Jordan, south of the seventh, including the pastoral country of Reuben and part of Gad on the borders of Moab, probably occupied by the royal flocks and herds.In place of the reading of the text, "and he was the only officer in the land"--which yields very little meaning, for in each of the divisions there was but one governor--the LXX. here reads, "and Naseph (or an officer), one only in the land of Judah." The reading seems probable; for it will be noticed that in the enumeration the territory of Judah is otherwise altogether omitted. It supplies accordingly here the mention of a special governor, over and above the twelve, for the royal tribe. It has been thought that as Judah was the home province, it was under no other government than that of the king's officers at Jerusalem; but for purposes of revenue it seems hardly likely that it should have been excepted from the general system. Possibly Azariah, who was over the officers residing at the Court, may have been its territorial governor.In some MSS. of the Greek Version, <a href="/context/1_kings/4-27.htm" title="And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came to king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.">1Kings 4:27-28</a> immediately follow <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm" title="Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.">1Kings 4:19</a>, and (as <a href="/context/1_kings/4-20.htm" title="Judah and Israel were many, as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.">1Kings 4:20-21</a> are omitted) they form a link between <a href="/context/1_kings/4-7.htm" title="And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.">1Kings 4:7-19</a> and <a href="/context/1_kings/4-22.htm" title="And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and three score measures of meal,">1Kings 4:22-23</a>, in a very natural order. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead [i.e., he presided over the parts not already assigned to Bengeber (perhaps his son) and Ahinadab. Gilead is often used (see <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Deuteronomy 34:1</a>; <a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a>) to designate all the country east of the Jordan. And so apparently here, for] the country of Sihon king of, the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan] embraced the whole trans-Jordanic region, <a href="/deuteronomy/3-8.htm">Deuteronomy 3:8</a>; <a href="/numbers/21-24.htm">Numbers 21:24-35</a>: cf. <a href="/psalms/135-11.htm">Psalm 135:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/136-19.htm">Psalm 136:19, 20</a>]; and he was the only officer which was in the land. [This cannot mean "the only officer in Gilead," notwithstanding the great extent of territory - the usual interpretation - for that would contradict vers. 13, 14. Nor can can it mean the only officer in his district, or portion, of Gilead, for that is self-evident, and the remark would apply equally to all the other prefects. And we are hardly justified in translating נְצִיב אֶחָד "he was the first (i.e., superior), officer" (set over those mentioned above, vers. 13, 14), as Schulze. סך אֶחָד used as an ordinal number, but it is only in connexion with days and years (Gesen. s.v.) Some, following the LXX. (εῖς ἐν γῇ Ἰούδα) would detach Judah from ver. 20, where it must be allowed it occurs with a suspicious abruptness, and where the absence of the copula, so usual in the Hebrew, suggests a corruption of the text, and would connect it with this verse, which would then yield the sense, "and he was," (or "there was") "one officer which purveyed in the land of Judah." it is to be observed, however, that though no mention has as yet been made of Judah in any of the districts, yet the prefecture of Ben Hesed (ver. 10) appears to have extended over this tribe, and the remark consequently seems superfluous. (Can it be the object of the writer to show that the royal tribe was not favoured or exempted from contributing its share?) On the whole, the difficulty would seem still to await a solution. We can hardly, in the teeth of ver. 7, suppose with Ewald, al. that a thirteenth officer is here intended. CHAPTER 4:20-34. SOLOMON'S RULE, STATE, AND WISDOM. - The remainder of this chapter, which de-scribes to us the extent and character of Solomon's sway (vv. 20, 21, 24, 25), the pomp and provision of his household (vv. 22, 23, 26-28), and his profound and varied wisdom (vv. 29-34), has every appearance of a compilation from different sources. It scarcely has the order and coherence which we should find in the narrative of a single writer. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Geber גֶּ֥בֶר (ge·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1398.htm">Strong's 1398: </a> Geber -- an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Uri אֻרִ֖י (’u·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_221.htm">Strong's 221: </a> Uri -- 'fiery', three Israelites in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Gilead, גִּלְעָ֑ד (gil·‘āḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites the country אֶ֜רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Sihon סִיח֣וֹן ׀ (sî·ḥō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5511.htm">Strong's 5511: </a> Sihon -- a king of the Amorites king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of the Amorites הָאֱמֹרִ֗י (hā·’ĕ·mō·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_567.htm">Strong's 567: </a> Amorites -- perhaps 'mountain dwellers', a Canaanite tribe and of Og וְעֹג֙ (wə·‘ōḡ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5747.htm">Strong's 5747: </a> Og -- king of Bashan king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Bashan. הַבָּשָׁ֔ן (hab·bā·šān) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1316.htm">Strong's 1316: </a> Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan He was the only אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first governor וּנְצִ֥יב (ū·nə·ṣîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5333.htm">Strong's 5333: </a> Something stationary, a prefect, a military post, a statue in the land [of Judah]. בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-19.htm">1 Kings 4:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:19 Geber the son of Uri (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>