1 Kings 4:18

18 Shimei son of Ela: the territory of Benjamin

1 Kings 4:18 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 4:18

Shimei the son of Elah in Benjamin.
] So described, to distinguish him from that Shimei that cursed David, who was of the same tribe; (See Gill on 2 Samuel 16:5).

1 Kings 4:18 In-Context

16 Baana son of Hushai: the region of Asher and the town of Bealoth

17 Jehoshaphat son of Paruah: the territory of Issachar

18 Shimei son of Ela: the territory of Benjamin

19 Geber son of Uri: the region of Gilead, which had been ruled by King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan Besides these twelve, there was one governor over the whole land.

20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore; they ate and drank, and were happy.