1 Kings 4:18

18 Shimei son of Ela in 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 in Asher and Aloth;

17 Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;

18 Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;

19 Geber son of Uri in Gilead - this was the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and also of Og king of Bashan; he managed the whole district by himself.

20 Judah and Israel were densely populated - like sand on an ocean beach! All their needs were met; they ate and drank and were happy.