Holy Scripture

1 Kings 4:17

A church father on this verse
“The officials elected by Solomon designate the order of the chosen ones whom Christ affirmed in his grace and appointed as rulers of his people. Indeed, twelve prefects were selected to administer the incomes of this king and his house, because just as many apostles had to be distributed over the entire world and had…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — ON THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS 4:1

Source: Septuagint

Original

17Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin.

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In context

15Ahimaaz was in Naphtali, and he took Basemath daughter of Solomon to wife, one.

16Baana son of Hushai, in Asher and in Bealoth, one,

— 1 Kings 4:17 —

18Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, the land of Sihon king of Heshbon, and of Og king of Bashan, and one officer in the land of Judah.

19Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in Issachar.

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