Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

1 Kings 4:11-20 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

11. Ben Abinadab was governor of Naphoth Dor. He was married to Taphath, daughter of Solomon.

12. Baana son of Ahilud was governor of Taanach and Megiddo and all of Beth Shean next to Zarethan. This was below Jezreel, from Beth Shean to Abel Meholah across from Jokmeam.

13. Ben Geber was governor of Ramoth Gilead. He was governor of all the towns and villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead. He was also governor of the district of Argob in Bashan. In this area there were 60 cities with big walls around them. These cities also had bronze bars on the gates.

14. Ahinadab son of Iddo was governor of Mahanaim.

15. Ahimaaz was governor of Naphtali. He was married to Basemath the daughter of Solomon.

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. There had been two kings in this area, King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan, but Solomon appointed only one governor for that district.

20. In Judah and Israel there were as many people as sand on the seashore. The people were happy and had plenty to eat and drink.