18 (A)Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin; 19 Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, in (B)the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan. He was the only governor who was in the land.

Prosperity and Wisdom of Solomon’s Reign

20 Judah and Israel were as numerous (C)as the sand by the sea in multitude, (D)eating and drinking and rejoicing.

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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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