Son of Uri; one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
Geber
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 4:19.
גֶּ֫בֶרGeber
The name means “manly, strong.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Geber Written by AI
Geber, the son of Uri, is mentioned in 1 Kings 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 (1 Kings 4:7). Geber was assigned the district of Gilead, which included the territories of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan (1 Kings 4:19). These territories were located east of the Jordan River and were known for their fertile lands and abundant livestock (Numbers 32:1 to 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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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
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).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 4:19
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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