1 Kings 4:19
“Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour,.... The measure here used was the "corus", or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The meaning of the last clause is somewhat doubtful. On the whole, our King James Version may well stand as nearly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 4:1-19
Here we have,
I. Solomon upon his throne (Kg1 4:1): So king Solomon was king, that is, he was confirmed and established…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in the country of Gilead Geber had the oversight of that part of Gilead which lay south of the district assigned to…