1 Kings 4:19-21
EasyEnglish Bible
19 Uri's son Geber had authority in Gilead. Gilead was the region where Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan, had ruled.[a]
There was also one officer who had authority over the whole land.
Solomon's kingdom
20 The people in Judah and Israel were too many to count. There were as many of them as the sand on the shore of the sea. They had enough to eat and to drink and they were happy.
21 Solomon ruled over all the nations from the Euphrates river to the land of the Philistines, as far as Egypt's border. The people of these kingdoms paid taxes to Solomon. They served him all the days of his life.
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- 4:19 The reports about Sihon and Og are in Numbers 21:21-35.
1 Kings 4:19-21
New International Version
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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