19 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]

Solomon’s Provisions

20 Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea;(A) they were eating, drinking, and rejoicing. 21 [b]Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt.(B) They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 4:19 LXX; MT omits of Judah
  2. 1 Kings 4:21 1Kg 5:1 in Hb

19 Geber son of Uri—in Gilead (the country of Sihon(A) king of the Amorites and the country of Og(B) 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(C) on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy.(D) 21 And Solomon ruled(E) over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River(F) to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.(G) These countries brought tribute(H) and were Solomon’s subjects all his life.

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