1 Kings 4:18

18 Shimei son of Ela was governor 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 was governor of Asher and Aloth.
17 Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was governor of Issachar.
18 Shimei son of Ela was governor of Benjamin.
19 Geber son of Uri was governor of Gilead. Gilead had been the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and Og king of Bashan. But Geber was the only governor over this district.
20 There were as many people in Judah and Israel as grains of sand on the seashore. The people ate, drank, and were happy.
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