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Geber, the son of Uri, was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide food for the royal household.
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Geber, the son of Uri, is mentioned in 1Ki.4.19 as one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon. Solomon divided his kingdom into twelve districts, each governed by an appointed official. These governors were responsible for providing food for the royal household, each for one month of the year (1Ki.4.7). Geber was assigned the district of Gilead, which included the territories of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan (1Ki.4.19). These territories were located east of the Jordan River and were known for their fertile lands and abundant livestock (Num.32.1-5). Geber's appointment as governor of this region highlights Solomon's effective administration and the prosperity of his kingdom. The system of district governors ensured a steady supply of resources for the royal court and demonstrated Solomon's wisdom in managing his realm.
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A valiant man, (1 Kings 4:19), one of Solomon’s purveyors, having jurisdiction over a part of Gilead, comprising all the kingdom of Sihon and part of the kingdom of Og (Deut. 2; 31).
GE'BER (man), two men of Solomon's twelve ofiicers for provision. 1 Kgs 4:13, 1 Kgs 4:19.
E'ZION-GA'BER OR GE'BER (giant's backbone), a city on the Red Sea, the last station of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin, Num 33:35; Deut 2:8; the station of Solomon's navy, 1 Kgs 9:26; 2 Chr 8:17, and of Jehoshaphat's navy. 1 Kgs 22:48. Probably it was at 'Ain el-Ghudydn, about 10 miles up what is now the dry bed of the Arabah. Kiepert and Robinson suppose that the northern end of the gulf anciently flowed up to this point.
GE'BER (man), two men of Solomon's twelve ofiicers for provision. 1 Kgs 4:13, 1 Kgs 4:19.
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Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.
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