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).
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Baana's area was Asher and Aloth. He was the son of Hushai.
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Jehoshaphat's area was Issachar. He was the son of Paruah.
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Shimei's area was Benjamin. He was the son of Ela.
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Geber's area was Gilead. He was the only governor over the area. He was the son of Uri. Gilead had been the country of Sihon and Og. Sihon had been king of the Amorites. Og had been king of Bashan.
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There were many people in Judah and Israel. In fact, they were as many as the grains of sand on the seashore. They ate, drank and were happy.