1 Kings 4:18 net — Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.

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"Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin."

— 1 Kings 4:18, NET Bible

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1 Kings 4 — Context

15

Ahimaaz was in charge of Naphtali.(He married Solomon’s daughter Basemath.)

16

Baana son of Hushai was in charge of Asher and Aloth.

17

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of Issachar.

18

Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.

19

Geber son of Uri was in charge of the land of Gilead(the territory which had once belonged to King Sihon of the Amorites and to King Og of Bashan). He was sole governor of the area.

20

Solomon’s Wealth and Fame The people of Judah and Israel were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore; they had plenty to eat and drink and were happy.

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(5:1) Solomon ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms paid tribute as Solomon’s subjects throughout his lifetime.

1 Kings 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 4:18 say?
1 Kings 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.”
Where is 1 Kings 4:18 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:18.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:18 in?
1 Kings 4:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:18?
1 Kings 4:18 reads (NET): “Shimei son of Ela was in charge of Benjamin.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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