New English Translation

1 Kings 4:15-20 New English Translation (NET)

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. 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.