New International Reader's Version

1 Kings 4:15-22 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

15. Ahimaaz's area was Naphtali. He had gotten married to Basemath. She was Solomon's daughter.

16. Baana's area was Asher and Aloth. He was the son of Hushai.

17. Jehoshaphat's area was Issachar. He was the son of Paruah.

18. Shimei's area was Benjamin. He was the son of Ela.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Solomon ruled over all of the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines. He ruled as far as the border of Egypt. All of those countries brought the gifts he required them to bring him. And Solomon ruled over those countries for his whole life.

22. Here are the supplies Solomon required every day. 185 bushels of fine flour 375 bushels of meal