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18 Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin.
19 Geber son of Uri, in the land of Gilead,[a] including the territories of King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan.
There was also one governor over the land of Judah.[b]

Solomon’s Prosperity and Wisdom

20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They were very contented, with plenty to eat and drink.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:19a Greek version reads of Gad; compare 4:13.
  2. 4:19b As in some Greek manuscripts; Hebrew lacks of Judah. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

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