Geber גֶּ֫בֶר
Son of Uri; one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
Who is Geber in the Bible?
Geber, the son of Uri, was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to administer and provide resources for the royal household (1 Kings 4:19). Solomon organized his kingdom into twelve districts, each governed by an appointed official who was responsible for supplying food for the king and his court for one month each year. Geber was assigned to govern Gilead, a fertile region east of the Jordan River that encompassed the former territories of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. His appointment demonstrates Solomon's systematic approach to kingdom administration and reflects the remarkable prosperity and organizational efficiency that characterized his reign.
Biography
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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In Scripture
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- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גֶּ֫בֶר |
Geber
t here the Revised Version (British and American) "Ben-geber"). His district lay to the Northeast of Jordan.
(2) Another, and the last in the list of Solomon's commissariat officers (1Ki 4:19). His district was also East of the Jordan, but probably to the South of that named in connection with the official of 4:13 (the Revised Version (British and American) "Ben-geber"). According to the rendering of English Versions of the Bible, he is said to have been "the only officer that was in the land." Unless the text, which presents some difficulties, is corrupt, as some suppose, it probably means that this large region was assigned to one official because less able than the others to furnish the required supplies.
Benjamin Reno Downer
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