1 Kings 4:18-20
Contemporary English Version
18 Shimei son of Ela was in charge of the territory of Benjamin.
19 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]
The Size of Solomon's Kingdom
20 There were so many people living in Judah and Israel while Solomon was king that they seemed like grains of sand on a beach. Everyone had enough to eat and drink, and they were happy.
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- 4.19 of Judah: One ancient translation; these words are not in the Hebrew text.
1 Kings 4:18-20
New International Version
18 Shimei(A) son of Ela—in Benjamin;
19 Geber son of Uri—in Gilead (the country of Sihon(B) king of the Amorites and the country of Og(C) king of Bashan). He was the only governor over the district.
Solomon’s Daily Provisions
20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand(D) on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.(E)
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