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18 (A)Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;
19 Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, (B)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.

Judah’s and Israel’s Abundance and Security

20 (C)Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand that is on the [a]seashore in abundance; they were eating and drinking and being glad.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 4:20 Lit sea

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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